Re: Help needes 5./KG 40 Crash near Vesly/Lessay on 10th June 1944
He 177A-5, 550074 or 550070, KM+UX of 5./KG 40. Damaged by Flak during attack on invasion fleet and crashed near Vesly. FhjOfw Erwin Matschke-F, Uffz Herbert Thaler-B, Ofw Paul Syweck-BF and Ofw Eduard Hauser-BM all killed; remainder baled out unwounded. They were buried at Vesly. Hauser was 53911/34 born 25 Jan 11 at Baernewald. Wife's name was Ottilie
Last edited by Chris Goss; 31st May 2024 at 17:44.
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