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Old 8th March 2010, 12:14
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Ju 52 crash Tanagra Greece 24.05.41 LLG1

Hello,

I am looking for further details concerning this crash with pilot Fw Ludwig Wagner in command.(Unit:St Richter 1.L.L.G.1). At 24.05.41 after take off the engines cut off due to sabotage.Greek workers put sugar ,while unattended, into the gasoline.The result was that the paratroopers(?) jumped safely off and the pilot tried a forced landing probably nearby Tanagra.The story also refer to a glider which was released for a safety landing.Shortly before touch down the aircraft's wing collided with a tree and the aircraft flipped over killing the crew except the tower gunner/observer.
Does any record exist about the crew,the mission,route,crash place,aircaft numbering WN or tactical sign?Any Foto available?Every detail welcome.
At ths date the fall of Crete was about to be completed,so the info about the glider seems to me rather unaccurate.Maybe a logistic flight to Crete?

Thank you for your effort.

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