Bf109 2/JG54 shot down 3 July 1940
 

Hi guys

I have just been advised by Rob that a Bf109E of 2/JG54 was shot down by return fire from a Hudson of 206 Squadron; the pilot baled out and his aircraft crashed in Assendelft.

Has anyone the identity of the pilot and any additional details?

Cheers
Brian

Re: Bf109 2/JG54 shot down 3 July 1940
 

Hello Brian,

just a minor detail -- two Me 109E's of 2./JG 54 took off from Amsterdam Schiphol to intercept the Hudson of 206 Sqdn - one was shot down - these Me 109E's were a detachment of the I./JG 54 which was stationed at Eindhoven airfield.

Regards
Rob

Re: Bf109 2/JG54 shot down 3 July 1940
 

Hi Brian,

I've not much more on the identity of the Bf.109 or ist pilot but can supply the combat report of the Hudson crew and a page of the Kriegstagebuch Fliegerhorst Schiphol dealing with this event.

Regards,
Hans Nauta

Re: Bf109 2/JG54 shot down 3 July 1940
 

Hi Hans

I would appreciate copies - thanks. When we meet next month will be fine.

Cheers
Brian