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Re: KG53 losses on 23.10.41
Hi Stig,
We have the same book by Kiehl, he wrote only one. His loss list is not always correct and does not group the men per crew.
If the crew of FF Bode for example has 3 MIA, then two should have made it back to their lines.
Hermann Puschmann got MIA on 22.10.1941. So four made it back?!
Kiehl list is ok for a quick scan but often leaves you with questions. So when Weal writes that the Staka of 9. Staffel got lost and it is not in Kiehl his list I wonder what the story could be concerning the (temporarily) loss of a Staka?
Of those He111 that did not make it back to their lines the men are only reported by Kiehl when they stayed missing. For example, Staka Trüber and Staka Spellig both 6. Staffel were MIA. Trüber for 7/8 days. Spellig for less than 24hours. There most be reports on these events somewhere.
Regards, Thomas
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Looking for the Ehrenpokal / Honor Goblet of "Willi Haug" 1./KG53 (26-10-1940)
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