Thread: StG.5 1942
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Old 21st June 2017, 17:48
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Re: StG.5 1942

No losses or damage was reported during these two attacks. However, I./St.G.5 lost four aircraft around the 30 May 1942.

On 28. May 1942 Ju 87R-2 W.Nr. 5709 was lost over the Bay of Liza. Crew parachuted.

On 01. June 1942 Ju 87R-4 W.Nr. 6324 L1+CV was possibly shot down by flak near Murmansk. One crewmember missing, one uninjured.

On 02. June 1942 Ju 87R-1 W.Nr. 5485 L1+LW was shot down by enemy aircraft. Crew missing.

On 02. June 1942 Ju 87R-1 W.Nr. 5545 L1+EW was shot Down by enemy aircraft. Crew missing.

It is interesting to note that the unit still used aircraft markings as
IV.(St.)/L.G.1.
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