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Old 3rd June 2018, 17:42
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Re: Erich Herfeld

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Originally Posted by Rottler View Post
Hello Tormod,

in JFV Vol. 3 are listed the first and only victory and the loss of Obfw Herfeld on 12 April 1940:

12.04.40 5./JG 77 Obfw Erich Herfeld Hampden (1.) 13.15 südwestlich Kristiansand B (= bestätigt/confirmed).
12.04.40 5./JG 77 Obfw Erich Herfeld + Luftkampf Hampden, westlich Kristiansand, 100% Bf 109 E (WNr. not known).

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Leo

Hello Leo,

thanks for the info. Herfeld went down with his machine here and hit a small island east of Kristiansand (see map). Part of the propellor was later retrieved and are now in a private collection.



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Tormod
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