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Old 10th November 2014, 19:18
G.R.Morrison G.R.Morrison is offline
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Re: Stuka Werk.Nr. 2172

THANK YOU, Matti. A nice tidbit.

I have one, nearby in this range, also listed as a D-3 (others were D-1s). Makes me wonder if it left the factory that way, or was retrofitted with the additional armor.

GRM

edit: So, after looking again, it turned out we DID have this incident, but listed as 2171. The pilot's name was slightly different as well, Breikschat. Mahlke also gives the incident (Flak) as originating over Kolovschina, and the location where they made their emergency landing (in the Gen Qm Abt. 6 listing) as Kirilowschtschina. Assuming your source is the WASt, they probably got the family name correct, as Uffz Alois Preikschart (observe added 'r', now) and Zickbauer were KIA 15.Aug. 1943 in WNr.110303. As the saying goes, "Research is ongoing."

Last edited by G.R.Morrison; 10th November 2014 at 20:23. Reason: additional question
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