Me410 Pergia FTR 27/11/43

[Brian]

Hi guys

Of general interest:

Me 410 of 'Orlowski' Gruppe based at Perugia flown by Hans Bayer and Helmut Hein, lost its way and landed at Monte Corvino low on fuel on 27 November 1943. Crew captured.

Hope the information may help someone!

Cheers
Brian

[Andreas Brekken]

Hi

Loss record:

http://www.ahs.no/ref_db/lw_loss_pub...?lossid=109979


Regards,
Andreas B

[George Hopp]

This was an Me 410 A-1/U1, ie. A standard A-1 bomber, with dive brakes and bomb release instruments, but with a photo pod identical to that of the A-3.

Was the unit still called the "Orlowski Gruppe" after Orlowski was killed in October?

[Brian]

Hi George

I extracted the details from 253 Squadron's ORB. The squadron was based at Monte Corvino at the time. Without seeing the interrogation report, one can only assume Orlowski Gruppe is how the prsioners identified themselves.

Cheers
Brian

[George Hopp]

Thanks for that, Brian.
All the best,
George

[Larry deZeng]

ORLOWSKI, Helmut. (DOB: 07.08.14). (R, DKG). 10.11.39 Oblt., trf from Aufkl.Gr. 10 to LKS Dresden. 05.41 Hptm., appt Staka Aufkl.St. 1.(F)/120 (to 11.42). 15.12.41 Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal. 27.05.42 Hptm., awarded DKG, 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 120. 15.02.43 Hptm., trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Fernaufkl.Gr. 122. 22.03.43 Hptm.., appt provisional Kdr. Aufkl.Gr. 122. 01.06.43 promo to Maj. 24.06.43 appt permanent Kdr. Aufkl.Gr. 122 (to 08.11.43). 19.09.43 Maj., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. FAGr. 122. 08.11.43 MIA – in Ju 88 D-1 believed shot down by P-38s NE of Pescara/Italy.