Ju88s shot down by Hurricanes 29/11/43

[Brian]

Hi guys

I'm seeking crew details/unit etc of two Ju88s shot down by Hurricanes of 33, 3RAAF and 41SAAF on 29 November 1943 over a convoy in the Eastren Mediterranean.

Cheers
Brian

[Khorat]

Hi Brian,
7./LG 1 Ju 88 A-4 300938 L1+DR
Ofw. Otto Piasta (pilot) (B) Ogfr. Hans Korger, (Bf) Uffz. Hans Gerbestädt, (Bs) Ofw. Harald Pick - all MIA

8./LG 1 Ju 88 A-4 300254 L1+GS
Fw. Theodor Cöster (pilot), (B) Lt. Georg Fischer, (Bf) Uffz. Gert Willatsch, (Bs) Uffz, Heinz Mielke - all MIA

source: Taghon LG1, II, page 517; GQM files #12-23


khorat

[Brian]

Many thanks, Khorat

Just what I was seeking. Great stuff!

Cheers
Brian

[edNorth]

In GQM Luftwaffe losses L1+DR is clearly written 800938 (but another Ju 88 A-4 Trop 800938 is reported lost earlier, so obviously an error in either one). However putting it up as 300938 poses another problem, as this falls into "blank" range in my files (no close W.Nrs. around this are known). The GQM Losses entries from 02.12.43 and 19.11.43 below (source: BA-MA: RL2 III/1196). Wonder if the NVM have same or other W.Nr.?

Best regards
ed