4./KG 53 loss

[montana]

Hi !

Somebody can tell when the He 111 of the 4./KG 53 (A1 + JM) crashed in the Belgian Luxembourg ? May or Juni 1940 ??? Many thanks.

[Dan Gilberti]

Hi
I found 30-8-40 for the He 111 H2 wk 2711 ( wei§ J A1+JM ) pilot Ofw Ostertrag from 4./KG53 MIA with crew during sortie to Radlett, cause unknown.
Bsrg, Dan

[montana]

Hi Dan !

Thanks for your answer, but I think this He 111 crashed in Belgian Luxembourg was an earlier A1 + JM (Battle of France ?), because it made a perfect belly landing with the right engine feathered and the crew members were safe.

[Dan Gilberti]

Yes, why not, errors are allways possibles ...
I just give you officiels détails : principal source RL2 III/752 Bama seit 11 rapport date 2.09.40:
For same day we have 4 He 111 H2 loss reason unknow for radlett (6818 A1+GP)(2711 A1+JM) (5532 A1+JL) (2624 A1+CR)and one other for St Omer III./KG53.
I have for He 111 wk 2711 in my notes 2 other sources : BoB, T&N, p.608 and Mason, p.325
I don't know more about ...
Best regards, Dan

[steve sheridan]

Hi Montana,
I have a A1+JM loss listed as Forced Landed Nr. Sedan on the 10.6.40.
Must be yours!

Crew incl. Uffz. Franke, and Uffz. Christmann.
Heinkel 111P 4/KG53. W.Nr Not Known.

Sadly i haven't source for this loss.
Hope this helps!

Best Regards,
Steve.

[montana]

Hi Dan & Steve !

Thanks a lot for your help.

Kindest regards.