Martin Drewes of 111/NJG1
Hi all Im currently starting some research for a possible publication, and need some information, and was wondering if there are any Martin Drewes experten out there who might be so kind as to help me
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(1) On the night of 12th -13th May 1944 when he shot down Halifax LW682 does anyone know if Martin Drewes was flying Bf 110 G-4 coded G9+MD or G9+WD?
(2) On this night was the crew
Hptmn M. Drewes,
Bordfunker Handke
Bordschutze Petz.
(3) Again on this night were Drewes and his crew based at Venlo in Holland.
(4) Drewes SchrageMuzik installation differed from conventional ones by being placed immediately behind him....does anyone know if Drewes favoured a particular ammunition loading sequence.....some sources state nightfighter crews had reduced or no tracer elements for SchrageMuzik and yet some RAF sources initially stated "Columns of vertical fire" had clearly been seen below RAF bombers.? At this stage Im only assuming Drewes and his crew used Schragemuzik for this combat, it may have been a conventional method of attack from the rear...
(5) Is there a 111/NJG1 Combat Report still in existence or excerpts from a Flugbuch for the incident involving the demise of Halifax LW682?
(6) Was this Drewes only claim/ victory on that night?
Im trying to create a factual account of this combat and clearly illustrate my ignorance of certain issues by the above questions, but would appreciate any help that may be given...
thanking you in anticipation
Julian Evan-Hart
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