Bf 109 E-1, WerkNr 6147

Hi Gentlemen!

I have a question concerning Bf 109 E-1, WerkNr 6147.

According to the "Dutch Airwar Studygroup 1939-1945" the aircraft, belonging to Erg.St./JG 52, had a 10% damage at Grubbenvorst on 14 Oct 1940. However, the "Kracker Luftwaffe Archive" states that the aircraft, belonging to 2./JG 27, was forced to land in Sussex on 15 Sep 1940.

Does anyone know what is correct? (I don´t think the Brits returned the aircraft to Luftwaffe)

thohag

[sidney]

According to Prien, Stemmer and others, JFV 4/I, page 381 - I./JG 27 loss list - 15.09.1940; 2./JG 27; Uffz. Andreas Walburger; KG (i.e., PoW); Luftkampf Jäger, Notlandung nahe Uckfield, 100%; Bf 109 E-1; W.Nr. 6147; sw. 5 +

Thank you for your answer, sidney!

I appreciate it!

thohag

[Peter Cornwell]

15 September 1940 2./JG27 Messerschmitt Bf109E-1 (6147). Engaged by Spitfires during escort sortie for KG76 attack on London and radiator damaged causing engine fire. Belly-landed near Lodge Wood, Homestead, Isfield, near Uckfield, 12.30 p.m. Possibly that claimed by Sgt D.G.S.R. Cox of No.19 Squadron. FF Uffz Andreas Walburger captured unhurt. Aircraft Black 5 + 100% write-off.

14 October 1940 Ergänzungsstaffel JG52 Messerschmitt Bf109E-1 (6117). Suffered engine failure during training flight and belly-landed near Grubbenvorst, north of Venlo. Pilot unhurt. Aircraft 10% damaged - repairable.

[Bas Maathuis]

Thanks Peter, I'll correct our database accordingly.