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Re: Flieger Rattel
Hi,
Oberfeldfebel Josef Rattel, * 11.11.1913, + 12.07.1940 Champigny-St. Andre Block 13 Grab 866
11/12.07.40: Target Avonmouth & Portishead: I/KG 51.
Ju 88A of 3/KG 51
Ofw. Josef Rattel (F) killed
1 NCO injured
2 others uninjured
This aircraft was unable to precisely identify the target because of intense flak. It suffered engine failure on the return flight and crashed and burnt out at Varnevil while on approach to landing.
"Sis
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