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Re: Question regarding loss of 2 Bomber Gruppenkomandeure on 22 April 1943
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Originally Posted by Andrey Kuznetsov
Hello Matti,
This Ju88 was claimed by Poti AA Defence.
Oerter became a POW. From his words, Ju88 have ditched in the sea due to technical failure before the bombing of the Poti (it was doubtful for interrogators). Jungklaus drowned [why?] with his Ju88 in the sea, the rest of crew reached the land but Beobachter and Bordschütze have drowned during the river crossing.
Best regards,
Andrey
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Dear Andrey,
Thank you, that's very interesting! Did the Soviet side capture any more prisoners that day? According to the quote in the first post, a source claimed that Thiel also became a POW.
Regards,
Paul Thompson
Last edited by Paul Thompson; 16th April 2013 at 00:52.
Reason: Improved clarity
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