Ltn. Wolfgang Wenning I/NJG2 lost 20-7-1942

[Stig Jarlevik]

Hi Brian

Khorat says in his NF losses this was in combat with Beaufighters at 15.00H.

There was a Beaufort/Beaufighter strike at appx that time which was cancelled, but before everyone could react two Beaufort stragglers were still in the attack area and by chance came upon three Ju 88C of I./NJG 2 where Heinz Rökker shot down one of them. The other Beaufort claimed one Ju 88C in return. However none of these 88s were reported as lost. (see Malta, The Spitfire Year)

Rökker and his two comrades were on their way from Catania to Kalamaki, Greece, while "your" 88 is roughly on the way in the other direction. Could he by accident have been at the right place in the wrong moment (for him)?

No idea, but strange things happened during the Med air war..
Neither do I know from where Michael has got his "combat with Beaufighters" in his book.

B Rgds
Stig