JG301 June-? 1944

[Brian]

Hi guys

Continuing the V-1 assault theme, I understand that I/JG301 was responsible for protecting the ski launch sites in the Pas de Calais area.

I note that two aircraft from this Gruppe landed in error at Manston on the night of 20-21 July, Ltn Prenzel and Fw Gromill both being taken prisoner. Were they involved in this duty at the time of their misfortune? Did I/JG301 claim any victories in defence of the ski sites? Were their other losses?

Cheers
Brian

[Brian Bines]

According to the 'K' reports for these two pilots they were on a Wilde Sau operation over Northern France this night. Up untill thr Invasion I/JG 301 were based at Munchen/Neubiberg but then moved to St.Dizier flying from here and other Bases. It is also claimed the unit had one of its biggest soccesses on the night of 7/8th July flying against RAF bombers attacking the Flying Bomb supply dump at St.Leu d'Esserant,
Regards
Brian Bines

[RT]

Regarding the losses spread during this time we note that end of june they are seated around Epinoy airfield/northern France, then in middle france, then one more time in northern part of France nd belgium, so that gives credit to your thought

Remi