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Originally Posted by Rottler
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).
Regards
Leo
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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.
best regards,
Tormod