14/JG77 Norway 30 July 1941

[Brian]

Hi guys

I last posted the following in September 2007, two years ago! Apologies if you remember it but I am still wondering if any new information has come to light?

"My apologies if it seems that I am flogging the same horse, but just in case anyone has overlooked my previous pleas, I again seek any information regarding this special unit and its claims - particularly the action against the Fleet Air Arm attack on Kirkenes and Petsamo, 30 July 1941, when a dozen Albacores were shot down by the defenders, mainly pilots from 14/JG77.

It seems that this Staffel was specially formed in Berlin in June 1941 for defence of the harbours at Kirkenes (Northern Norway) and adjacent Petsamo (Finland). The 20 or so pilots under the command of Ltn Mentzel were transported to Southern Norway where they picked up their Bf109s and flew up to Kirkenes, just in time to confront the FAA attack.Some of the identities of these pilots are known, but not who claimed what on 30 July 1941? "


Cheers
Brian