GC I/8 on 18/5/40 - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

robert · #1 23rd May 2006, 17:18

Hi,

I have that on 18.05.40 Kralik was shot down by Olt.Hans-J.Ehrig from 1/JG77 and on 27.05.40 GCI/8 clashed with elements of JG53: stIII/JG53 and 8/JG53.

Regards

Robert

Fairlop · #2 24th May 2006, 21:55

Hi Laurent and Robert,

thanks for your comments. Antonin Kralik was 24 years old and f/l his crippled Bloch. A few pictures of that landing exist.
Robert - from what source you have Oblt. Ehrig of 1./JG77 as victor ? Area of his victory fits +- but the time looks 1 hour later. And at about 14.00 were only Blenheims claimed in Arras area.

Regards,
Michal

robert · #3 25th May 2006, 19:02

Hi Fairlop,

my source is an articel from HPM (I guess it was wrote by Jiri Rajlich I have it not on my hand now).
The differences between German and French time were even bigger (even 1,5 hours sometimes).

Robert

Fairlop · #4 27th May 2006, 16:02

Hi Robert,

Could you write me what issue is the HPM please ?
I´am surprised there were differencies between German and French time. Is there a connection with established summer time in Germany ?

Regards,
Michal

Ota Jirovec · #5 27th May 2006, 17:17

Hello Fairlop,

The HPM issue in question is 12/2005, page 33. The article about Antonín Králík was written by Jiří Rajlich.

Ota

Fairlop · #6 27th May 2006, 18:15

Ahoj Oto,

If you have this issue in your possession could you make a copy of it please ?

Regards,
Michal

Ota Jirovec · #7 27th May 2006, 19:21

Ahoj Michale,

I surely will send a copy to you if you are patient enough to wait till Monday.

Ota