Mosquito lost on July 12, 1942 - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Jan Gazda · #1 1st November 2020, 11:32

Hi,

Ofw. Erwin Leibold (Stab I./JG 26) claimed a reconnaissance Mosquito over Licques, France, in the afternoon of July 12th, 1942, as his eleventh and final kill. Does anybody have a suggestion regarding the identity of the victim (unit, names of the crew)? Caldwell´s JG 26 history has nothing.
Thanks in advance
Jan

Leendert · #2 1st November 2020, 11:42

Jan,

Suggestion for Mosquito loss here: http://francecrashes39-45.net/page_fiche_av.php?id=3891

Regards,
Leendert

Jan Gazda · #3 1st November 2020, 12:02

Well, that was incredibly fast, thank you.

Seems like good match.

Jan

RSwank · #4 1st November 2020, 12:36

Looks like one of the links given for photos on the francecrashes site has changed, here is an updated link:

www.bbm.org.uk/airmen/RickettsVA.htm

Jan Gazda · #5 3rd November 2020, 16:27

Thanks again.

Very helpful and it is nice to get some background info on the pilots.

Jan

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