Spitfire claims for September 22nd, 1942.

[Col Bruggy]

Hello.

The pilot of the I./KG 6 Ju 88 (3E+NL), was Fw Josef Delhey. His aircraft was attacked by two Spitfires and despite hits on the cabin and airscrews he (and his crew) were able to return safely to Creil at 19:50 hrs.

Col.

[Peter T]

Yes that is the incident I was researching. I have him as Fw. Helmut Delhey.

Thanks anyway.

Peter

[Col Bruggy]

Hello,

You could well be right!

Jan Horn in his, Euber allen Fronten Chronik des Kampfgeschwaders 6 1941 bis 1945 (2018), alternates between Helmut and Josef. In the narrative and the index he uses Helmut, and in his roll of members of the unit (p.474), - Fw. FF - Delhey - gef am 01.02.1945 - Josef - 1,/KG 6. he uses Josef. In the photographic section at the rear of the book (p.530, photo Delhey), is the following: Angehoerige der 1./KG 6 - Fw Josef Delhey - Flugzuegfuehrer.

The Kracker Database also uses "Josef" - http://aircrewremembered.com/KrackerDatabase/?q=Delhey

Col.

[Peter T]

Volksbund also has him as Josef. So that must be correct.

Peter

[Chris Goss]

Chronik KG 6 says take off from Creil 1800 hrs, landing 1900 hrs 3E+NL 3./KG 6 Fw Helmut Delhey. Uffz Josef Delhey was awarded Pokal 13 Jul 42