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Seeking confirmation of first name of Hptm. Willi? Brandt, Sta Kap of 9./KG51 shot down 15 May 1940 in France
Hello,
In our EoE Loss DB, we carry:
“May 15, 1940: 9./KG51 Heinkel He111H. Crash-landed one engine badly damaged in attacks by No. 85 Squadron Hurricanes north of Vitry-le-Francois, France, a.m. Possibly that claimed by Sgt Allard. BS Gefr Karl Landmann killed, Hptmn [ ] Brandt (Staffelkapitän) and rest of crew believed unhurt. Aircraft 100% write-off.”
The Luftwaffe Officer Career Summary DB lists Brandt as:
"BRANDT, ? . 15.05.40 Hptm. and Staka 9./KG 51, shot down unhurt in He 111 H by 85 Sqdn., force landed N of Vitry-le-François."
His first name may have been "Willi." Can anyone confirm this?
Regards,
Larry Hickey
EoE Project Coordinator
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