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John Vasco · #6 26th December 2011, 18:15

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Originally Posted by Jim P.

The WNr. is suspect because it appears several times later with nightfighter units and schools.

Bf 110D-0, 3147, Gravenreuth, Oblt. Ulrich Fr. von, , V., 15.(Z), LG 1, gelbe L, L1+BL, , , 27-Sep-40, Stkp. Crew KIA due to Flak and enemy fighters., Dup. WNr. - appears multiple times later!!, Kanal, Gen.Qu.6.Abt. (mfm #2)-Vol.3; Taghon, LG 1, I, p.430; Vasco/Cornwell, Zerstörer, p.234; Mason, p.418; BoB, T&N, p.664; Menke, SKZ list, , bei Fl.Pl. Gatwick, 100%, F, Bf Fw. Otto Reinhold, ,

Why is the W. Nr. suspect? Batch of fifteen Bf 110 D-0s, W. Nr. 3134 to 3148 were built by Messerschmitt between March and April 1940 (ref:Messerschmitt Bf 110/Me 210/Me 410 by Petrick/Mankau).

Nothing suspect about the loss of this Bf 110 & W. Nr. at all, in my view.