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rickback4444

10th January 2026 15:13

Information concerning loss of Uffz. Josef Vocht - killed 03.05.1944

Hi,

Can anyone provide information on the loss of Uffz. Josef Vochtwho flew with the 1st staffel of Legion Condor 53 and was wounded on a mission on the 29th April 1944 and died in hospital on the 3rd May 1944 in Lithuania?

He was an experienced flier with the EK I and Golden Front Flying Badge.

Many thanks

Rick

Leendert

8th March 2026 14:04

Re: Information concerning loss of Uffz. Josef Vocht - killed 03.05.1944

He was in a He-111H-16 crash (engine failure) nr Kaunas in which all crew got wounded and some later died, Vocht among the latter.
Wnr. 161364, A1+GH, 1./KG 53.

Leendert

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