He111 6/KG100 shot down 14/11/43

[Brian]

Hi guys

The aircraft 6N+EP flown by Uffz Walter Pink was shot down by two Beaufighters north of Leros.

Pink and his WT/op were rescued, both wounded, but observer & A/G were killed.

1) From where was this aircraft operating?
2) What was its mission?
3) The two survivors were rescued from their dinghy - by whom?
4) Are the British interrogation reports of the two crewman available?
5) What were their injuries?

Any information will be appreciated.

Cheers
Brian

[byron-]

Hello Brian,

1) the aircraft was operating from Kalamaki
2) his mission: battle of Leros

FF. Uffz. Walter Pink (vw.), He 111 H (6N+EP, W.Nr. 8011) 100% m. BO. Fw. Kurt Bruder (v.),
BF. Fw. Johann Sonnenschein (vw.), BS. Uffz. Helmut Grundke (+), Feindbeschuss, 14.11.43 nördl. Leros

3), 4), 5) ???

cheers
Byron

[Brian Bines]

Hi Brian,

This one has been the subjct of a previous thread, GQM shows the two survivors as 'zuruck' so rescued by German forces,

Regards

Brian Bines

[Chris Goss]

I have found that many of the Mediterranean interrogation reports do not exist but it this case, I have none of the crew POW. Gefr Helmut Grundke is buried at Dionyssos-Rapendoza. No records for Bruder being killed or missing though?