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Re: LG1 Norway April 1940
Hi Brian,
26.04.40 - Moldefjord air combat with Skuas, He 111H-1 L1+KT, Uffz.Theodor Mertens (FF) POW, Lt.Eberhard Kahl (BO) KIA, Fw.Gerhard Rein (BF) POW-returned, Gefr.Heinz Foehr (BS) KIA.
Towards 13.08 hours 10 He 111 from the II/LG1, 14 from the III/LG1 and 11 He 111 of the KG26 attacked harbour in Andalsnes and airfield situated in Lesjaskog. Some Skuas from the 803 FAA attacked German formation. One He 111 of the 9/LG1 was downed and it crashed by Apelseth in Romsdals Fjord. Two crewmembers died of their wounds in hospital, two were taken POWs and one of them was later released by German troops.
Source: Die Geschichte des LG1 - Peter Taghon.
Regards
Robert
Last edited by robert; 27th December 2007 at 23:03.
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