Thread: JG 3 on 2.2.41
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Old 2nd March 2007, 10:45
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Re: JG 3 on 2.2.41
Hi Pavel,

on this day one Rotte from the 1 staffel was involved in combat with big formation (mission time: 14.10-15.10) of Spitfires and Hurricanes (50-60). The Germans were able to escape, although their planes were damaged (Uffz.Hutter "Rottenfuehrer" returned unharmed, Ofhr.Guenther Poepel was slightly wounded by shrapnels) - J.Prien "Messerschmitt Bf109 im Einsatz bei Stab und I/JG3" page 101
But in loss list one loss appeared:
1/JG3 Ofhr.Guenther Poepel WIA LK with Hurricane, crashed 3km SE of Boulogne, pilot EPJ, Bf109E-8 6384 lost 100%.

Regards

Robert
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