Seeking photo of Ju88A-1 Code 7A+?? from 4.(F)/121 SD 20.4.40 near Ozolles, France

[Larry Hickey]

Hello,

I'm seeking photos of this Ju88A-1, which was the first a/c of this type from one of the Luftwaffe's long range recon units to be shot down during the Phoney War.


"April 20, 1940: 4.(F)/121 Junkers Ju88A-1. Badly damaged in attack by F/O Kilmartin of No.1 Squadron during reconnaissance of airfields and rail traffic between Saint-Dizier and Langres 9.45 a.m. Pursued from Beaune to Romilly where engaged by Asp Amouroux of GC III/9 and finally crashed at Ozolles. (Beo) Oberlt Klaus Pritzel, (Bf) Oberfw Bruno Hippel, (Ff) Fw Herbert Kieler, and (Bs) Uffz Joachim Adam all captured unhurt. Aircraft 100% write-off."

Since this is before the Blitzkrieg, it seems likely that photos were taken of this crash. Does anyone know a source for them?

Regards,

[lilsis]

Hi,

Maybe like this?

http://www.histavia21.net/HISTAV2/SAONELOIRE-1940.htm

Lg

[JoMe]

Hi all

WNr. 681 must be wrong. This Ju 88 was produced later in Dec. 1940.
Oblt Pritzel was the observer of the crew.

best wishes
JoMe

[Larry Hickey]

Hello,

Yes, this is the a/c I was hoping that we could determine an a/c code and accurate W.Nr, which does not appear to be visible on the tail of the a/c. Does anyone know the source for these photos and where high-resolution copies could be obtained? For example, SHA-D, etc. My French leaves a lot to be desired, but I don't see a reference source for these excellent photos.

Regards,

[Bertrand H]

Larry,

these prints do not come from SHD or more but from private archives of a local historian.

Bertrand

[Dan Gilberti]

Originally Posted by Bertrand H

Larry,

these prints do not come from SHD or more but from private archives of a local historian.

Bertrand

Thanks Bertrand, i see the message from our friend, so i dont't understand why he not mail me directly by the site, its possible to contact me by the sensitive case on the index page on Histavia21 .... (Dan@Gilberti.fr)
I'm not at home this night, no problem for send the pics from my collection in good size, but i'm afraid the Wk was unreadable on the originals pics.

Best Regards, and all the best for the new year to all our friends

Dan