BV 138 loss Norway 8.May 1944

[keith A]

This is a puzzle. I have reports that these aircraft were shot down by aircraft of 882 Squadron, and that Lt John Cotching claimed in both victories. Ray Sturtivant indicates several aircraft of 882 and 898 were involved, but LCdr Stanley Orr (Wing Leader) credits them both to Black Flight, 898 Squadron (presumably just 4 Wildcat Vs).

[flyvrak]

I have now made a page based on the information received:
http://ktsorens.tihlde.org/flyvrak/gamlemshaug.html

Still missing is the werkenummer of the A/C, and the rank of Dippel. Haven't managed to find the names of the other crew either, so far.

Kjell

[Seaplanes]

These losses are tricky ones. Please remember that 2.(F)/130 lost two BV 138's on 6 May 1944 and one on 8 May 1944. All losses were in the same area. I have been trough several sources and they conclude with the same figures as I mentioned above, 2 + 1 losses. This is also supported by the Namentliche Verlustmeldungen where all three losses are rported on the same form. The same is the case for Kriegstagebuch General der Luftwaffe beim Oberkommando der Marine who also recorded 2 + 1 losses.
Opinions please.