Re: JG2 pilot casualties 12.02.1942
Hi Keith,
on 12 February 1942 the Bf 109 F-4 8338 from Stab/JG 2 was flown by Oblt Erich Leie.
This aircraft was lost on 5 June 1942:
1./JG 2 Uffz Fritz Herke KIA Luftkampf, Absturz bei Abbeville-Drucat, 100%.
On 12 February 1942 the Bf 109 F-4 7053 belonged to the II./JG 1 (not I./JG 2), pilot unknown.
This aircraft was lost on 8 May 1942:
10.(Jabo)/JG 2 Uffz Bruno Görendt KIA Luftkampf Spitfire, Absturz bei Worthing, Absprung ohne Fallschirm, 100%.
On 12 February 1942 the Bf 109 F-4 7651 belonged to the I./JG 2 (not II./JG 2), pilot unknown.
This aircraft was damaged again on 10 August 1942, pilot unknown:
6./JG 27 Motorstörung Bauchlandung Bir-el-Abd, 35%.
Sources: JFV Vol. 7 and 8/I.
Regards
Leo
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