He111 loss 20.3.40

[steve sheridan]

Hi could anybody help with a couple of losses from March and April 1940.
Both a/c belonging to I/KG4. Seeking a/c identities, circumstances etc.

20.3.40 Uffz Wilhelm Hocherl,
Gefr Gerhard Rausche,
Gefr Dietrich Blanke,
Gefr Kurt Mecke. Crew believed killed Sudharz ?

6.4.40 Lt Karl Lamert,
Uffz Wilhelm Gemke,
Uffz Helmut Winkler,
Uffz Walter Goldgrun. Lost, circumstance's not known.

Any help would be most appreciated.

Best regs,
Steve.

[Chris Goss]

Both would appear to have been accidents

[steve sheridan]

Thanks Chris,
do you have any other details regarding these losses?
Perhaps Staffeln, crew functions, location etc.
Anything further useful, however small!

Best regs,
Steve.

[Peter Cornwell]

Steve,

I have as follows:

March 20, 1940

2./KG4 Heinkel He111P. Destroyed in a flying accident near Wieda in southern Harz Mountains. Cause unknown but possibly following fire in the aircraft. (Ff) Uffz Wilhelm HŐCHERL, (BoS) Gefr Gerhard RAUSCHE, (Bf) Gefr Dietrich BLANKE, and (Hs) Gefr Kurt MECKE all killed. Aircraft a write-off.

April 6, 1940

I./KG4 Heinkel He111P-2. Destroyed in a flying accident at Perleberg, cause unknown. (Beo) Lt Karl LAMERT, (Bm) Uffz Helmut WINKLER (both of 1 Staffel), (Ff) Uffz Wilhelm GEMKE, and (Bf) Gefr Walter HOLDGRÜN (both of 2 Staffel) all killed. Aircraft a write-off.

[steve sheridan]

Peter, many thanks for your swift informative reply. Excellent, just what i was looking for.

Best regs,
Steve.