Bomber loss over Molde April 29/30th 1940

[Andreas Brekken]

Hi.

I have one loss recorded that might fit Your description.

It is recorded as 3. K.Gr.126, a clerical error for 3./K.G.26 I believe. There were 1 aircraft recorded as total loss and a crew of four, including two officers, posted as missing.

I haven't really studied Weserübung and the very early days that much and others might have more information.

Regards,
Andreas

[Bob Pearson]

Hi Andreas,

Many thanks for your prompt reply, it is very much appreciated. I now have a starting point.

Thanks again.

Kind regards,

Bob

[Jim P.]

See Shores, 'Fledgling Eagles'. It should be in there.

[Bob Pearson]

Hi Jim,

Thanks for that lead. I have checked with Abebooks and they have it so will place an order with them.

Thanks again for your input.

Kind regards,

Bob

[RT]

I hv a source confirming 3.Kgr.126 a He111h-4, 4 missing 2+2, something ...beschuss, maybe schiffbeschuss

on 300440, a He111h-4 from 2.LG1 made a bruchlandung nach feindflug, on schleswig.

rt

[Bob Pearson]

Hi RT,

Many thanks for confirming that it was a 3.Kgr.126 a He111h-4, 4 missing - much appreciated.

Oddly enough, I now have the identity of the Royal Marine gunner that shot the 111 down. He disobeyed an order from Captain Pegram - HMS Glasgow - not to shoot. Pegram did not want attention drawn to the ship as it was then embarking the Royal Norwegian party, various dignatries and gold bullion.

Thanks again to RT, Jim and Andreas who have provided information and guidance. 'Flegdling Eagles' has now been ordered.

Cheers,

Bob