NJG 2 in Benghazi November 1941

[AndreasB]

Originally Posted by robert

Hi,

23.11.41
Ju 88C-4 2./NJG2 W.Nr.0556 hit by flak by Benghazi and belly-landed at Catania 25%
Olt. Harmstorf (FF), Uffz. Krogull (BF) and Uffz. Schiffbaenker (BM) all unhurt
23.11.41
Ju 88C-2 2./NJG2 W.Nr.0712 R4+HK damaged by Hurricane by Benghazi (10%)
Lt. Voigt (FF), Fw. Zimmermann (Bf) unhurt; Uffz. Bodden (BM) WIA

Regards

Robert

Robert, from ULTRA intercepts it is clear that both planes were damaged at LG125 deep in the desert, not near Benghazi. As an aside, HK was at first presumed shot down, and is claimed as a probable by No. 33 Sqdn.

All the best

Andreas