Bf109E-4 Wnr 1531 4/JG53

[jonny109]

Hello all

I'm looking for any info on Bf109E 1531, which was lost on October 28th 1940 at North Common, Chailey, Essex, I also have it listed as crashing at Towninge Farm. The pilot was FW Berg, who baled out.
I would especially like to know who shot him down or if any pictures of FW Berg exist anywhere.

Any info would be most helpful

Many thanks

[Melvin Brownless]

Hi, Attached copy of the RAF A.I.(k) Intelligence Report held at the National Archive, Kew, sorry no picture of pilot.

Regards,

Melvin

www.aircrewremembrancesociety.co.uk

[Peter Cornwell]

4./JG53 Messerschmitt Bf109E-4 (1531). Shot down during escort sortie for Bf109 Jabos attack on London and abandoned over Townings Farm, North Common, Chailey, near Haywards Heath, 4.45 p.m. Possibly one of those claimed by S/L R.R.S. Tuck of No.257 Squadron. FF Fw Alfred Berg baled out and captured unhurt landing at Roseland Farm, Plumpton. Aircraft White 3 + – 100% write-off.
Site excavated by the Wealden Aviation Archaeological Group in 1973. Remains of shattered Daimler-Benz DB 601 engine and propeller boss salvaged.

[Chris Goss]

I was in touch with Berg many years ago but he had little to say

[jonny109]

Thanks Guys for all your help, it's very interesting and thank you Melvin for attaching the intelligence report.
Its great to have such quick responses and information.

Best wishes
Jon..

[Melvin Brownless]

Your welcome Jon!

Regards,

Melvin

[Andy Saunders]

Probably not of interest, but I have some photos taken during the excavation at the crash site of his Me 109 in 1973. An aileron mass-balance weight from his Me 109 stands on one of my book cases.