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Re: Fw Fritz Gilfert 12./JG 4
On 25.9.44 several missions were flown by the Jagdwaffe against the Allied landings near Arnhem, one at around 17.00 hrs (German Time) with Gefechtsverband Major Späthe;
17.07 – 18.21 hrs 28x Bf 109 from III./JG 4 from Lippspringe
Claimed 1 Mustang
Lost 1 Bf 109 (Gilfert) and at least two damaged Bf 109’s
17.13 - 18.50 hrs 23x Fw 190 from III./JG 11 from Achmer
Claimed 2 Thunderbolts
Lost 1 Fw 190 (pilot returned)
17.25 – 18.25 hrs 14x Fw 190 from IV./JG 54 from Plantlünne
Claimed 4 Mitchells
Lost 2 Fw 190 (Adler & Zorn)
The unit was in combat with numerous different units, mainly RAF Mustangs and Spitfires. It is very difficult to determine who shot down who…
Fw. Fritz Gilfert joined 10./KG 40 in May 1943. Was later with 16./KG 40, then 3./ZG 1 and finally 12./JG 4.
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