BRUNNER, Josef, Feldwebel 2/NJG-1

[David Layne]

It is my understanding that Josef Brunner shot down my father's Lancaster, JA 708, 23 September, 1943 at (according to my father's log book) 21:47 hrs. UK time.

The aircraft crashed in the “Palatinate Forest” close to the villages of Hofstätten and Rinnthal.

Six minutes later Brunner claimed another Lancaster, 8 km W of Koblenz. Is it possible to identify this Lancaster?

From where was Brunner flying that night and in what type of aircraft? I presume it was an Me 110 out of Venlo but would like more details.

What became of Brunner? I have read reports that he was killed at the end of the war and others that he survived.

I am attempting to write a blog about my father's wartime experiences and would like to add more about his being shot down. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

To read my efforts so far please go to the site below.

Regards, David.

http://wallyswar.wordpress.com/