Fw Gerhard Herzog JG26 11/05/1940

[Luc Vervoort]

Hi !

This pilot became pow on 11/05/1940 when his Bf109E-3 crashed near Antwerpen (Belgium). He is reported to have scored 1 victory in Spain (Condor Legion).
Who has more details about this pilot ?

Many thanks and best regards

Luc

[Steve49]

In 'Condor' by Patrick Laureau he is noted as being a member of 1.Staffel J/88 in October 1938. His claim was an I-15 on the 6th February 1939 during an attack on Vilajuiga airfield.

Regards,

Steve

[Luc Vervoort]

Steve,

Many thanks for your reply. I'm try to obtain a copy of the book you mentioned.
Which type of aircraft was he flying ?

Best regards

Luc

[Chris Goss]

He remained a POW and was not repatriated-I have his signature on a birthday card to a captured JG 26 member from all the other captured Schlageter pilots

[Co de Swart]

Hello Luc : ('long time-no 'see' ) Herzog: 84 Combat Missions in Spain,
-Ju.88-Condor Leg. 6/JG26-2JG26 (5/'40) Picked up by BEF, POW May 11-'40, interned in Canada.
Downed by French MS 406 in Antwerp-area.
First loss for JG26.

Hartelijke groet,
Co de Swart,
Zeist-NL

[Larry Hickey]

Hello,

Does anyone know if photos exist of either Herzog or his downed aircraft?

Thanx

[Foute Man]

Originally Posted by Co de Swart

Downed by French MS 406 in Antwerp-area.
First loss for JG26.

Hartelijke groet,
Co de Swart,
Zeist-NL

JG 26 Lost several aircraft on may 10th 1940 like 9./JG 26 yellow 3 near Den Haag

groeten

[Larry Hickey]

Hello,

Where does your ID come from for a "Yellow 3" down near Den Haag on 10.5.40? I know about a "Yellow 6" but not a "Yellow 3."

Thanx,

[Foute Man]

Aloha

Sorry, you're right it was yellow 6 wknr 3462 that was shot down near airfield Ockenburg ( Den Haag ).

groeten