[Theo Boiten]

Dear all,

During the research of the NJWD 2n edition, I have unfortunately failed to find the Flak claims records (4. Flak Division) covering the Ruhr area for the months of May 1943 & November 1944. I do have a copy of the BA/MA file RL11/203, which lists the Abschuss confirmations of the 4. Flak Division for the period of 1940-March 1945, but both May 43 and November 44 are -regrettably- not listed in these records. In the hand-written Abschussfilme of NJ/TJ and Flak claims that were filed by the OKL/RLM and which I've completely analysed, both these months are missing too.

Who may be able to help me with locating these two missing months, and specifically with details of the Flak claims in the Ruhr area on the following nights:

-30.4/1.5.43 (Essen raid).
-4/5.5.43 (Dortmund raid).
-12/13.5.43 (Duisburg raid).
-13/14.5.43 (Plzen & Bochum raids).
-23/24.5.43 (Dortmund raid).
-25/26.5.43 (Düsseldorf raid).
-27/28.5.43 (Essen raid).
-29/30.5.43 (Barmen-Wuppertal raid).

-1/2.11.44 (Oberhausen raid).
-2/3.11.44 (Düsseldorf raid).
-4/5.11.44 (Bochum raid).
-6/7.11.44 (Mittelland Canal & Koblenz raids).
-21/22.11.44 (Castrop-Rauxel and Sterkrade-Holtrop raids).

Cheers and thanks a lot for any pointers/tips!

Theo