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Re: 1st Dec.1943, loss of a Ju 52 "Mausi" from 1./MSGr.1, off Brittany coasts
Definitely 1. Staffel based at Vannes:
1./MSGr. 1
also as: 1. Minensuchstaffel (after 29 Feb 44)
Holland, France, North Germany and Denmark. (Dec 42 - May 45)
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Apr 43: from April 1943 on, the Staffel had an average of 12 to 18 Ju 52s on strength.
3 Jul 43: Ju 52 destroyed in a mine explosion near St-Nazaire, 100%, 2 KIA and 2 WIA.
4 Jul 43: a man from the Staffel KIA during an Allied air attack on Nantes airfield.
23 Sep 43: based at Vannes/Brittany.
1 Dec 43: Ju 52 shot down into the sea by a fighter off the French coast, 100%, 1 KIA, 1 WIA and rest of crew rescued.
12 Jun 44: transferred to Cognac airfield/SW France this date.
[Source for the 23 Sep 43 entry: NARA WashDC: RG 242/T-321 roll 61 document].
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