Fritz Gromotka

[Leo Etgen]

Hello

I am hoping that someone can help with some additional loss list information for another ace of JG 27, this time Leutnant Fritz Gromotka (29 victories, RK), who I know was shot down on the following days: 21 May 1942 possibly by F/Sgt Tom Hindle (3 confirmed, 2 probable and 2 damaged victories, killed in action 31 May 1942) of 260 Sqn, RAF while serving with 6. Staffel and 2 July 1944 while serving with 9. Staffel. If any one who has this information would care to share it would be very helpful.

Horrido!

Leo

[Gordon Raddock]

Hi Leo

I have Gromotka shot down in aerial combat on 21 May 1942, emerging unhurt from the subsequent crash-landing of his Bf 109 F-4 (WNr 7410), east of Tmimi.

Sorry, no info for his July 1944 incident.

Hope you're well!!

Cheers
Gordon

[Leo Etgen]

Hi Gordon

I hope that all is well with you. Many thanks for the information on Gromotka. I do not know if he was wounded when shot down on 2 July 1944 so it is very possible that there is nothing about that incident. Many thanks for your response. Please take care!

Horrido!

Leo

[digedag1]

Hi,
31/5/1942 Fw. Gromotka, II./JG27 - MIA , returned.
02/07/1944 Lt. Fritz Gromotka, III./JG27 - wounded.
Source: "JG27, 1939-1945" by Ring, Girbig.

Regards,
digedag1

[Leo Etgen]

Hi digedag1

Many thanks for your post. I was not aware that he was wounded when shot down on 2 July 1944 so your information was very nice to have. I did read that he was shot down as well on 31 May 1942 and temporarily listed as missing in action but am rather confused if this was a separate incident or the same as the 21 May 1942 occasion only that the date was somehow mixed up? If this was a seperate incident would someone know which fighter he was flying that day? I am very grateful for your help.

Horrido!

Leo

[digedag1]

No entry for 21/05/42! --> date is wrong for Gromotka.
31/5/1942 Fw. Gromotka MIA - returned the next day.
Plane was hit in the radiator.
31/05: 19 Curtiss -->Marseille:3/Voegl:2/Steinhausen:2/Schulz:2
Ofw.Krenzke POW; Oblt. Fluder (Leader of the 6.Staffel) MIA
Source: "JG27, 1939-1945" by Ring, Girbig.

Regards,
digedag1

[Leo Etgen]

Hi digedag1

Many thanks for taking the time to look the information up. Every bit helps and it now appears that this mystery has been cleared up. Many thanks for your valuable help!

Horrido!

Leo