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Re: crash near Boulange/Moselle on 10 May 1940
This is what I have:
3./ZG26 Messerschmitt Bf110C. Shot down by Hurricanes of No.1 and No.73 Squadrons in combat west of Vouziers and crashed onto a shed at ‘Vaudétré’, at Warmeriville, 6.45 a.m. FF Fw Ulrich Ernst baled out landing dead near ‘Les Puisards’ at Saint-Masmes, BF Gefr Theo Hoffmann baled out and reportedly shot while resisting capture. Aircraft 100% write-off.
The exact fate of this crew remains unclear. Ulrich Ernst was found dead behind the windmill at Saint-Masmes. Theo Hoffmann landed near woods alongside the road between Warmeriville and Heutrégiville where he was threatened by civilians and reportedly shot himself. After the occupation, German authorities investigated the fate of this crew and set fire to a farm in reprisal.
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