Ofw Strohheim

[Ivo de Jong]

Can anybody tell me the first name of Ofw Strohheim of 2./NJG 1, and perhaps his ultimate fate during the war?
Thanks in advance,
Ivo de Jong

[Marcel Hogenhuis]

Hello Ivo,

When it comes to I./NJG 1 pilots, I am always allerted: I presume that you mean Ofw. Josef Ströhlein, 2./NJG 1 ? That pilot fell in action 5th January 1945, buried at Wesendorf Cemetary, Germany

All the best, Marcel Hogenhuis / Venlo

[Ivo de Jong]

Hello Marcel,
Thanks for your reaction.
If he is the pilot who claimed a B-17 in the night of 5/65 July 1944 near Rotterdam, he is the one that I am looking for!
Please confirm,
Thanks
Ivo

[Marcel Hogenhuis]

Hello Ivo,

He is the one, Ronald Vernes of the SGLO has made a profound study of this claim, Ströhleins involvement etc. Recently I was able to give him (and Frans Auwerda) the long wanted but so far unknown Werkenummer of Ströhleins He219 that crashed near Hoeven.

I haven't had the time to apply for the SGLO membership again but will do this a.s.a.p. as announced to Jaap some weeks ago.

Best wishes, Marcel

[Ivo de Jong]

Hello Marcel,
That is two times good news!
Up to now Strohlein was missing from the 'loss list' for the Netherlands, that is due to be published shortly.
And I am happy to see you back on board with the Air War Study Group. Our next meeting will be on March 29 in Amsterdam,
Hope to see you there,
Ivo

[Alain57]

Hello gentlemen ,

Could it be that Ofw Ströhlein also the man was who shot down Halifax HX-326 N° 10 squadron on april 27th 1944 near St-Trond Belgium ?

Greetings
Alain