Two Ju-52s lost 13 February 1942

[cholmnut]

Morning,
I'm seeking information about the loss of two Ju-52s in Cholm on 13 February, particularly their unit and call signs. I believe both crews were uninjured so I expect there to be no details about them, although it would be great if there was.
Thanks in advance,
Dave

[G.R.Morrison]

Evening,

I've three at Cholm for the 14.Feb. 1942, but not the 13.; two from the KGr.z.b.V.172, by Flak, and one from KGr.z.b.V.800, by artillery fire.

GRM

[cholmnut]

Thanks for the swift reply. Do you have any more details about each plane?

Odd that 3 are listed for 14th Feb because no planes landed in Cholm on that day. I have one for 12 Feb and two for 13 Feb. Any chance these three were only reported on 14 Feb?

Dave

[cholmnut]

PS. All three seem to have been knocked out by artillery fire.

[Brian Bines]

Hi Dave, Luft Qms returns dated 19-2-42 shows two Ju52s of I/KGzbv172 damaged by Flakbeschuss at (over) Cholm on 14-2-42 ,
Ju52 6118 10% with Bf Fw Hermann Schmidt wounded, and Ju52 6513 10% no other details,

Regards

Brian Bines

[cholmnut]

Hi Brian, thanks for the extra information. I am still unsure if the QM returns relate to the planes knocked out on the ground in cholm.

Dave