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Brian

26th July 2007 11:14

Ju88s lost 18/19 April 1943 Algiers

Hi guys

On the night of 18/19 April 1943, a Beaufighter crew from 600 Squadron claimed two Ju88s shot down over/near Algiers. I've seen it written that these were probably aircraft from I/KG54 and III/KG77. Has anyone details of such losses - identities/fates of crew?

Cheers
Brian

David Pausey

26th July 2007 17:39

Re: Ju88s lost 18/19 April 1943 Algiers

Hi Brian

I have the following losses:-

18.4.43 I/KG54 Ju88A-4 'Trop' W.Nr 140115 B3+EK
Fw Eugen Gredmeier, Ogefr Franz Kraus, Fw Paul Holexa and Obefr Peter Burvenich all missing. Algier. Jagerfire.

18.4.43 8/KG77 Ju88A-4 W.Nr 142347 3Z+AS
Uffz Franz Lauterbech & three crew. Algier. AA or Jagerfire.
Sorry I do not have details of the other crew men.

Both shot down by F/O Mellersch, P/O Stanley 600 Sqn.

Brian

26th July 2007 17:51

Re: Ju88s lost 18/19 April 1943 Algiers

Many thanks David, just what I required.

Cheers
Brian

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