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Re: Adj. - I./JG 26
Doug,
There is no doubt that HAFER crashed at Rainham not off Dungeness and I have nothing to confirm that he was Gruppenadjutant at the time. This is what I currently have listed in respect of the two losses mentioned:
Stab I./JG26 Messerschmitt Bf109E-3. Shot down in combat with Hurricanes and abandoned over Nieuport 1.20 p.m. Believed that claimed by F/L Dutton and P/O Newling of No.145 Squadron. FF Oberlt Kurt Pielmeyer (Gruppenadjutant) baled out but parachute failed and fell dead at Mannekensvere, south-east of Ostende. Aircraft 100% write-off.
Stab I./JG26 Messerschmitt Bf109E-1 (4806). Shot down by F/O B.J.G. Carbury of No.603 Squadron during combat over Hornchurch. Lost a wing, crashed inverted, and burned out at Bridge Road, Rainham, 12.45 p.m. FF Lt Ludwig Hafer baled out but fell dead and discovered in the Ingrebourne Creek with unopened parachute two days later. Aircraft 100% write-off.
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