Need info on L1+AK of 14.(Z)/LG1 down in Belgium 5.40

[Larry Hickey]

Peter,

Thanks for your input. I've checked the code in the photos and it is definitely L1+AK, not L1+AX. Since Gaffal was in 13 Staffel rather than 14 Staffel, that seems to be off as well. However, I'm wondering if there could be a transcription error in the original Luftwaffe document, as L1+AX doesn't seem to be a valid code for LG1 (I've studied this unit closely), and L1+AK would be a very valid code, backed up by the coding visible in the photos. The Staffel is still wrong, but Gaffal could always be flying a loaner a/c from 14 Staffel due to the demands of combat. This one will require more study.

Does anyone else have any info that would help clear this up, or any other info on the loss of this aircraft. I'm suspecting that it would be a 100% loss in Luftwaffe records, because the photos indicate it sat on the crash site for a while before it would have been salvaged?

Thanx,