Weisse 1, 10./JG27 (w.nr 10463 or 18463?)

[Jim P.]

The loss report states that the machine was a G-6, but WNr. 10463 which would be that of a G-2. However, looking at that 1846x group reveals the following:

Bf 109G-6 18461 IV. JG 27 CH+IW 07-Oct-43 Crashed due to engine damage. Pilot FSA, OK. Greece Gen.Qu.6.Abt. (mfm #11)-Vol.22; Prien/Rodeike/Stemmer, III. & IV./JG 27, p. 457 near Tanagra 100% H

Bf 109G-6 18464 IV. JG 27 CH+IZ 01-Sep-43 Bauchlandung. Greece Gen.Qu.6.Abt. (mfm #11)-Vol.21; Prien/Rodeike/Stemmer, III. & IV./JG 27, p. 456 NW of Patras 65% F

Bf 109G-6 18465 IV. JG 27 01-Oct-43 Notlandung at sea due to engine damage. Greece Gen.Qu.6.Abt. (mfm #11)-Vol.22; Prien/Rodeike/Stemmer, III. & IV./JG 27, p. 457 NW of Chania 100% F

Bf 109G-6 18466 IV. JG 27 31-Jul-43 Rammed Bf 109G-6 WNr. 15213. Pilot OK, FSA. Greece Gen.Qu.6.Abt. (mfm #11)-Vol.20; Prien/Rodeike/Stemmer, III. & IV./JG 27, p. 456 Kytnos 100% F

Bf 109G-6 18468 Bösler, Oblt. Dietrich 12. JG 27 10-Oct-43 Stkp. KIA in Luftkampf. Greece Gen.Qu.6.Abt. (mfm #11)-Vol.22; Prien/Rodeike/Stemmer, III. & IV./JG 27, p. 457 near Luma, Megara area, near Athen 100% F

Bf 109G-6 18469 IV. JG 27 20-Sep-43 Rolled into bomb crater while landing. Greece Gen.Qu.6.Abt. (mfm #11)-Vol.21; Prien/Rodeike/Stemmer, III. & IV./JG 27, p. 457 Fl.Pl. Maritsa/Rhodos 80% F

Me thinks you've found a typing error in the GQM reports!