Major Karl-Gottfried Nordmann

[Leo Etgen]

Hi all

Would anyone have any loss list information regarding the fighter flown by Major Karl-Gottfried Nordmann, Geschwaderkommodore of JG 51, when involved in the collision with Oberleutnant Rudolf Busch, Gruppenkommandeur of I./JG 51, that ended his combat flying career? From the Bestand und Bewegungsmeldungen on Holm's site it is almost certain that this was a Fw 190 A-3. Is there any information such as werknummer and tactical code available concerning this fighter? I do know that Busch, who was killed in the incident, was flying Fw 190 A-3 "Black <<" but nothing about Nordmann's fighter. Any help would be greatly appreciated or at least clarification that this information is unavailable. Many thanks.

Horrido!

Leo

[Jim P.]

Fw190A-3, 443, Busch, Oblt. Rudolf, 40, 1., JG 51, weiße, 7 +, , , 17-Jan-43, Stkp. Killed in mid-air collision with FW 190A-2 WNr. 2156., DK. Acting Kommandeur., Ostfront, Gen.Qu.6.Abt. (mfm #8)-Vol.13; Ring, JG 51 loss list, p.49; Laskowski FB, , Welikije-Luki/North of Tschernosem, 100%, F

Fw190A-2, 2156, NORDMANN, Major Karl-Gottfried, 78, Stab, JG 51, schwarze, <<- + -, PD+SS*, , 17-Jan-43, Kom. Injured in mid-air collision with FW 190A-3 WNr. 443. FSA., RK. This collision unnerved him and he didn't fly operationally again, Ostfront, Gen.Qu.6.Abt. (mfm #8)-Vol.13; Ring, JG 51 loss list, p.49; Obermaier, p.47, , Welikije-Luki/Iwan-See, 100%, F

[Leo Etgen]

Hi Jim

Wow! That was fast. Many thanks to you Mr. Perry for taking the time to answer my question and share with me your information. This has been a great help to me as I was not sure that this information even existed. Many thanks and I greatly appreciate your kindness and generosity.

Horrido!

Leo