Unknown? FW189 loss 23.May.1943

[Andrey Kuznetsov]

Hello Stig,

Originally Posted by Stig Jarlevik

Generally what I am saying is not that the observer did not recognise the Fw 189 as such but that he was mixing type numbers

You are right, it is possible, although FW189 was well-known type.

An argument "contra":
In division's and corps's reports were mentioned one fighter and one FW189 (i.e. "non-fighter").

Anyway, I'll try to find the evidences from the Soviet side.

About FW189 units on the AOK17 front during the May 1943:
It seems 1.(H)/21 and 7.(H)/32 were in action. "Flugzeugbestand und Bewegungsmeldungen" for both units don't gives any loss "durch Feindeinwirkung" for May 1943.

Maybe something other units?

Best regards,
Andrey