Day Ranger 22-7-44 Ju 52 losses ? Puzzle
 

Hi

I am looking for any Ju 52 losses on 22-7-44 in the Putnitz area which is NW of Rostock N Germany. Several Day Rangers were flown by RAF Mosquitos this day and 418 Sqn claimed two Ju52’s shot down in the Pütnitz area. I have been unable to find any GAF losses that match, although there were two Bü 181 shot down by fighters NE of Warnemünde, which is just N of Rostock. There are no USAAF fighter claims in this area for this day and 418 sqn made the only claims.
This couldn’t be mistaken identity ? Though I do not know what the Wether was like this day. Any help would be much appreciated.

Re: Day Ranger 22-7-44 Ju 52 losses ? Puzzle
 

The claims were for 14:15 hrs on 21st July 1944, not the 22nd

Regards

Martin

Re: Day Ranger 22-7-44 Ju 52 losses ? Puzzle
 

All the information I have says it was the 22nd July 1944.

Re: Day Ranger 22-7-44 Ju 52 losses ? Puzzle
 

Form 540 in the ORB says it is the 21st.
The entry in Form 541 is ambiguous and could be read either way

Down load and see for yourself

Martin

PS Are there any Ju52 losses in the right place on the 21st?

Re: Day Ranger 22-7-44 Ju 52 losses ? Puzzle
 

PS Are there any Ju52 losses in the right place on the 21st?


No only one near Lemberg so quite away..


Rémi