Loss of MS 406 serial nr 918

[Alexander]

Hello,

I have a picture of a belly-landed MS 406 and I would like to know if anybody can give me information on this aircraft: MS 406 nr 918. Unit, date/place of loss, name of the pilot, etc.???
Thank you,

Alexander

[robert]

Hi,

MS-406 No.918 GCIII/2 black "2" Pilot Lt.Lechat damaged by FLAK on the 13.05.40. On the 17.05.40 it was abandoned in Cambrai. It should be also damaged during the bombing on the 10.05.40.
Are sure that it really is 918?

Regards

Robert

[Alexander]

Hello,

Thanks for the information about this aircraft. Yes, I'm sure. I've been helped by a friend and also used a big loupe. It looked like the aircraft had made a belly landing but you can also see a part of a wing of another aircraft behind the MS 406 nr 918 on my picture. May be the MS 406 nr 918 had a collapsed landing gear......
Regards,

Alexander

[Bertrand H]

Alexander,


Are you able to find a number 2 on the fin ?

I can confirm with logbook, ORB and JMO that two number 2 (5eme and 6eme escadrille) were lost in Cambrai (n°918 and 927)

Bertrand

[robert]

Hi Alexander,

and could it be e.g. 916 which c/l due to engine fire on the 05.06.40?
or 919 damaged by Bf109E from 1/JG3 on the 14.05.40 (however reported damaged and should normally land and was later abandoned on the 17.05.40 in Cambrai).

Regards

Robert

[Alexander]

Hello,

Thanks for the information.
Yes, you can see a number 2 (clearly) on the fin and 11 German soldiers are posing around/on on the MS 406.
Regards,

alexander