Loss, JG 3, 18.10.1943, Werner Kloß

[Andreas Brekken]

Hi.

Think also that the Bergungsmeldung could be more 'detailed' than the 5% steps that the GenQu 6 Abt used.

So the 10% message is probably a rounded up figure. Often we also see mentioned that damage was below 10% so the loss should be stricken. This does of course not mean that the aircraft was undamaged!

Regards,
Andreas

[Hans Nauta]

Hi Andreas, Franke, Rob and John,

I don't know if it's of any use, but the body of Ofw Kloss was recovered from the IJsselmeer at 29th June 1944 by a fisherman of Enkhuizen and brought to shore. On 2nd July 1944 his body was buried at the cemetery of Bergen and after the war re-interred at Ysselsteyn.

Regards,
Hans Nauta

[rob van den nieuwendijk]

Hello Hans,

Nice to see your replies again!
Any details on the identity of the fisherman? Which boat did he sail on etc?

To Andreas,

Alas I only found a few Bergungsmeldungen --- yes these reports are more detailed than GenQu 6 reports. Well, a difference of 2% damage...

regards,
Rob

[Andreas Brekken]

Hi, Rob

Yeah - nothing to make a big point out of of course.

Been busy during the weekend, will add this highly interesting information and post link later tonight.

Regards,
Andreas

[Hans Nauta]

Hi Rob,

These details about Ofw Kloss originate from the grave reports, no more details given unfortunately.

Previous research in local archives didn't show up other info (yet).

Cheers,
Hans

[Andreas Brekken]

Hi.

Currently reported info on this bird:

Aircraft history overview:
http://www.ahs.no/discussion_images/ahs-acftid=6051.gif

Individual losses:
http://www.ahs.no/ref_db/lw_loss_pub...?lossid=105264

http://www.ahs.no/ref_db/lw_loss_pub...?lossid=105283

http://www.ahs.no/ref_db/lw_loss_pub...?lossid=105391

Regards,
Andreas