Lt Rudolf Wirtgen 1./JG 2 - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Adriano Baumgartner · #1 15th February 2009, 20:01

Good night to all!
I am seeking more information about Lt Rudolf Wirtgen from 1 Staffel JG 2, who was killed on 6th October 1944 aboard a Fw 190 A-8, werknummer 171572, white 4.
As far as I have researched he was credited with just one victory over a B-17 ( 1943 )?
How many missions has he flown until his death? Any more details about him ( day of birth? Place of birth? Photo of his plane? )?
Any information is welcomed.
Adriano Baumgartner

Adriano Baumgartner · #2 15th February 2009, 20:19

Found out that he claimed 13 kills before being killed on 6th October 1944.
Do need the number of missions flown!
Adriano

Nick Beale · #3 15th February 2009, 21:31

You'll find a few of Wirtgen's 1944 claims described here.

Adriano Baumgartner · #4 15th February 2009, 23:13

Hi Nick,
I had googleed and found those new information on your wonderful site. I read your NSG 9 book and found it incredibly well written. Do hope more will come in the next years...Thanks for the information and for helping with this thread.
Yours
Adriano

Jim P. · #5 16th February 2009, 04:41

According to the list I have, he made 14 claims.

Flupke · #6 16th February 2009, 08:40

Have you tried to contact Erik Mombeeck? We know that he is working on JG 2 for many years. On his web site (www.luftwaffe.be , he lists the names of persons (including vets and families od KIA) who helped him so far. Among them there is Wirtgen. Just an idea... Phil

Adriano Baumgartner · #7 16th February 2009, 15:50

Flupke: many thanks, I will contact him.
Jim: I will post on my next reply all the victories I managed to find. Thanks for pointing out the new number of claims!
Adriano

Peglar · #8 16th February 2009, 19:56

I am in Contact with Lt Wolfgang Fischer (86) from JG 2.

Greetings

Peglar

Adriano Baumgartner · #9 16th February 2009, 20:51

Hi Peglar!
Did Lt Wolfgang Fischer fly with Wirtgen or did he remember the loss of Wirtgen on the 6th October 1944? I do believe that Wirtgen flew with a wingman on his last mission, but I did not find out the name of this second pilot!
Please, ask him if he remember Wirtgen, if you can.
Yours
Adriano

Peglar · #10 16th February 2009, 21:16

I will ask him next Days, but i remember Fischer was shot down short after the Invasion and getting a POW.

Greetings Peglar

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