KG77 Ju88 crash Waxham Norfolk 5/5/41
 

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if anyone can help with any information regarding a KG77 Ju88 which crashed at Waxham Norfolk after running out of fuel following a raid on Belfast 5/5/41.

Many thanks
Bill

Re: KG77 Ju88 crash Waxham Norfolk 5/5/41
 

Obenback, Kurt Oblt II/KG-77 Ju 88A-5 Werk # 6027 "3Z + EC" (lost 5/5/41) Wound Badge
Bomber Operational Clasp POW with unnamed crew 5 May, 1941; they suffered engine failure and ran out of fuel and made a force landing on he beach at Waxham, Norfolk. One of the crew is killed in the crash. Alternate spelling: Obenbach & Obenhack. Added: The ac hit a sand dune. Remaining crew: Gefr Karl heinz Rose, Obs; Uffz Josef Simon, R/O (KIA) and Uffz Wolfgang Winkler von Mohrendorf, Gnr.. The surviving crew were all injured and captured, Uffz Simon buried in the Norwich Cem., Norfolk, Sec 54, Gr 235 (D.Drury).
http://www.aircrewremembered.com/Kra...F_B6Dz3vFrkmgo

Re: KG77 Ju88 crash Waxham Norfolk 5/5/41
 

Many thanks for the information.

Bill

Re: KG77 Ju88 crash Waxham Norfolk 5/5/41
 

You welcome Bill.

I wonder if:
a) They were indeed lost on their Navigation (and run out of fuel); or
b) They were eventually hit previously by Flak (splinters) and had one or more fuel tanks holed and then run out of fuel.

They were lucky to belly land at night and walk away, although some were wounded...Pretty tricky situation by day, one can only imagine by night!

There may be (check with Nick Beale, the Moderator of this Board) an Interrogation Report or crash report...this may add something more about their mission, what they passed throughout this last mission, etc...I am not familiar with those reports, but Nick Beale is "the ace" on those matters.

Most humbly yours,

Adriano

Re: KG77 Ju88 crash Waxham Norfolk 5/5/41
 

I Forgot to add ARE:
You are welcomed Bill...this is the correct sentence I guess. Sorry for the quick fingers. What is not correct may be corrected.

A.

Re: KG77 Ju88 crash Waxham Norfolk 5/5/41
 

Bill,

From another secondary source "Air Raid" by Michael Bowyer (1986). Page 179.

"Anti-Aircraft gunners too had their successes, as proven by the arrival of Ju 88A-5 W Nr 6027:3Z+EC soon after 04.00 on 5 May off Waxham, Norfolk.
It had left Schiphol at 22:42 for Belfast, anti-aircraft fire on the English west Coast piutting the port engine out of action. Bombs were jettisoned and the crew headed for base, albeit with most instrumentation out of use. Trying instead to land on the shore, they hit sand dunes and the aircraft broke up, injuring three of the crew and killing one."

Re: KG77 Ju88 crash Waxham Norfolk 5/5/41
 

Andy,

Fantastic finding...it is all clear now (at least for me), thanks to you.

A.

Re: KG77 Ju88 crash Waxham Norfolk 5/5/41
 

Sorry for a belated reply thank you both for your help.

Bill