Loss in Jan 1. 1945 of JG1

[blackeagle_I]

A question about the loss data of lutfwaffe in Jan 1 , 1945.

8th's 487FS of 352th fighter group claimed 23 victories without single lost. It seemed that their rival is JG1(plus SG4?) . JG1 also lost some experts at that time. Did the 352th's cliaim close to luftwaffe's lost list? Why 352th suffer no loss but achieve so high?

Any helpful information will be appreciate.

Thanks

[John Manrho]

I suggest you buy the book "Bodenplatte" published by Hikoki publications. It has the answers to all your questions. Regards,
John Manrho. (P.s. the book was written by the late Ron Pütz and myself).

[CRIPES_A_MIGHTY]

Hi John Manrho,

I had been in contact with Ron regarding information as to the last flight of Major.George Preddy, and was saddened by his passing. But I never found out the course. Please could you let me know the circumstances of Rons passing?
I do have the mentioned book..it is superbe, well worth investing in.
Am I right in believing Ron passed away before its publishing?
Ron had spoken of it during our correspondences.

Regards
Koczar Koenig

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/cripesa...dyBrothers.htm

[CRIPES_A_MIGHTY]

hi blackeagle_I,

You may want to do a search for "The Legend of Y-29"..or just Y-29.
This should bring you a number of sites regarding the action of 1st Jan 45.

Koczar

[Leo Etgen]

Hi Blackeagle

The opponent of the 352nd FG and the 366th FG was JG 11 which by Prein's list lost 27 fighters in aerial combat. Notable losses included the Geschwaderkommodore, Major Günther Sprecht (34 victories, RK), Leutnant Alwin Doppler, Staffelführer of 2./JG 11 and Hauptmann Horst-Günther von Fassong (75 victories, RK), Gruppenkommandeur of III./JG 11. Please remember that JG 11 was initially bounced by the eight P-47 fighters of the 390th FS creating a great deal of confusion which along with the dismal quality of the Nachwuchs explains the one sided results. Interestingly, both Sprecht and von Fassong were downed by the 390th FS. I hope this helps out somewhat.

Horrido!

Leo

[John Manrho]

Leo,

indeed Hptm. von Fassong was shot down by P-47 from the 390th FS, but I don't believe there is any evidence that Maj. Specht was shot down by the same unit. How do you come to that conclusion?

Cheers,

John Manrho.

[Richard Mills]

Originally Posted by Leo Etgen

both Sprecht and von Fassong were downed by the 390th FS. I hope this helps out somewhat.
Leo

After just purchasing some documents appertaining to Horst-Gunther Von Fassong, I have read through this post with obvious interest.

My main question is, can it be established as to the identity of the 390th FS P-47 pilot who actually shot Von Fassong down? I ask this as I have read previously that he was last seen being chased by 2 X P-47 aircraft.

I know this is a long shot but any help at all will be very well received.

Regards Richard.