Re: Ju 87 of Richard Hann I/StG2 KIA on May 11 1940
Dear Alexander, Phil, Peter and others,
I just registered at 12 o'clock high and came across your attempt to locate and identify Ju87 crashes during the campaign in Belgium, May 1940.
However very late (regarding the timespan of your discussion), I would like to give you following information, which could be of interest for you.
May 10th, a Ju87 of StG2 crashed near Vroenhoven, about one mile east of the Albert Canal. It was a high speed impact, both crewmembers were killed: Fw. Werner Herden (pilot) and Gefr. Helmuth Fischer (gunner). They were originally burried at the crashsite. I had pictures of the wooden crosses with their names painted on it, and one of the crashcrater with parts of the tail and swastika visible. Eyewitnesses told me about a mid-air-collision with a Ju52. I was not able to find any conformation for this, but that day, both types were active in the area.
I am new on this forum, and not experienced in sending messages at all. This is my third attempt, and I hope this one will arrive.
Kind regards
Peter Luijten / Tilburg, Netherlands
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