Seeking photos of crashed 15.(Z)/LG1 Bf110C NE of Lunéville, France on 2 April 1940

[Larry Hickey]

Hello,

For the EoE Phoney War Project, I'm seeking photos of this loss:

"2 April 1940: 15.(Z)/LG1 Messerschmitt Bf110C. Shot down in combat with Moranes during escort sortie for Do17 of 4.(F)/121. Attacked in turn by Adjt Le Martelot of GC 2/2 and Lt Bissoudre of GC II/3. Crashed and burned out at Jolivet, north-east of Lunéville 12.13 p.m. (Ff) Lt Hans Busching and (Bf) Uffz Heinz Arndt both killed. Aircraft 100% write-off."

Can anyone help with photos or any additional information on this loss?

[jiri]

S/Lt Antonin Mikolasek (a Czech pilot of GC II/3) was a third co-author of this victory.

Source: SHAA, sign. G7832-G7833. Salesse, Ch., Lt.Col. (red.): Historique du Groupe de Chasse II/3; Ehrengardt, Ch.-J. - Shores, Ch. - Weiss, H. - Foreman, J.: Les Aiglons. Lavauzelle 1983, s. 123


„Sous-Lieutenant Mikolasek Antoine – Pilote du Groupe de Chasse 2/3. Officier pilote énergique et courageux. Le 2 avril 1940 au cours d´un combat livré avec son chef de patrouille á une expédition ennemie de plusieurs avions, a contribué á abattre l´un d´eux dans nos lignes. Croix de guerre avec palme.”

Source: J.O. No 135 du 29. 5. 1940

[udf_00]

PDF in french 1.35 Mo
espacedememoire.fr/images/PPS/combat%20020440-signé.pdf

[Larry Hickey]

Hello,

Thanx for the comments. The link posted by "udf" is an excellent account of this incident, of which I was't previously aware. I have two photos of this incident from the SHD Collection, showing only a pile of wreckage, and another overview of the crash site. This article, in French, will be very helpful. I note that the main SHD photo I have is published there, showing a pile of wreckage with several people behind it, has been posted in reverse.

Thanx for the help guys! This is exactly why I'm posting these questions.

[Karsten]

The Dates of Birth

Busching 13.09.1915
Arndt 19.08.1916

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