V./KG 40 Puzzle
 

On 23 March 1943, I have claims for a B-17 by Hptm Hans Morr of 15 Staffel (59 Sqn Fortress) and a B-24 by Lt Ulrich Hanshen of 15 Staffel (511 Sqn Liberator). This is supported by Tony Woods' list. However, Hanshen's PERS 6 file states his first operational flight was 27 April 1943 and his first encounter with the RAF was not until 15 May 1943 so which is correct?

Re: V./KG 40 Puzzle
 

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Hi Chris,

The claim is #1 on this page but the pilot is from ZG 1.

Merry Christmas,

Jim

Re: V./KG 40 Puzzle
 

Thanks Jim which proves the pilot was Lt Werner Hensgen not Lt Ulrich Hanshen. Hensgen was 15./KG 40 and killed in combat 17 May 43