2 Marylands shot down by Bf109s

[Brian]

Hi guys

Can anyone advise the identities of the Bf109 pilots who shot down Marylands off Malta on 13 January 1942 and 12 February 1942, please?

Cheers
Brian

NB Tony Woods' site is 'down' ??

[Leo Etgen]

Hello Brian

13 January 1942:

Leutnant Alfred Wehmeyer of Stab III./ZG 26 a Blenheim at 15:50 in sea southwest of Malta at 10 meters (9)
Oberfeldwebel Otto Polenz of 9./ZG 26 a Blenheim at 14:41 in sea southwest of Malta at 500 meters (3)

12 February 1942:

Leutnant Alfred Wehmeyer of Stab III./ZG 26 a Blenheim at 16:22 south of Halfar at 500 meters (10)
Leutnant Herbert Schramm of 8./JG 53 a Blenheim at 18:23 (39)

These appear to be the only twin-engined bombers claimed by Luftwaffe pilots on those two days. I hope this helps.

Horrido!

Leo

[glider1]

According to Malta The Spitfire Year no Maryland was lost on the 12th February 1942.