Combat loss of 3./JG 50 on October 21st, 1943

[John Beaman]

Hi Jochen:

There seems to be a lot of conflicting data that day. I cannot add to what Christer and Jim have said regarding the loss, except the SKZ is listed as NA+TF.

In checking Foreman’s book, the only action listed by daylight were Ramrods by RAF and USSAF fighters where 5 Fw 190 claims were made by USAAF units. The action is listed as over France and the Low Countries. In checking Frank Oylnyk’s information, there were no claims made by USAAF units on 21-Oct., so something in wrong there. However, on 20-Oct there was an apparent Rodeo that went into France, the Low Countries. Several Fw 190 claims were made by USAAF units and pilots from the 353rd FG made 3 x Bf 109 damaged claims near Sittard and Duren. I am not sure where these are in relation to Kloster Chumb. I wonder if someone has a wrong date?

John