Re: Ar 234 W.Nr. 140154 Reason for loss?
Jim/Roger,
The Ar 234B F1+DT, flown by Lt. A.Frank was intercepted on his return flight from Liege(B) at December 25th 1944.
He was attacked by two Tempests of No. 80 Sqn (see NA Air 27/671 ORB 80 Sqn.) over South Netherlands.
His plane was damaged and crashed just outside Teuge airfield. The pilot rescued himself by parachute.
Sources:
P.Grimm, 'Vliegvelden in oorlogstijd'. Amsterdam 2009.
J.J.Speelziek, 'Van op den Toega naar Teuge'. Teuge 1990.
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