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Re: Need info on L1+AK of 14.(Z)/LG1 down in Belgium 5.40
Peter,
There is a good account of the Schalkhausser loss by the WIA gunner on P. 31 of "Zerstörer Gruppe," by Ludwig von Eimannsberger. I note that Uffz. Jackel says that he was taken to the "nearest hospital in Arlon (Belgium)," which appears to be about 20 miles from Florenville, which is still within the range of possiblity. The general description of the crash landing as recounted by Jackel seems to fit the photos reasonably well--copies of which I've forwarded to you by email this morning. I think that this is very likely our incident. Unless someone has good evidence to the contrary, I'll consider this case closed. Thanks! Good catch.
Regards,
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