Luftwaffe Ju88 Lost on 8th March 1940

[Andreas Brekken]

Hehe, interesting comment on this NVM for those interested in the politics surrounding the 'phony war':

A note is attached saying: 'Die Besatzung hat angegeben, sie habe sich auf einer Übungsflug befunden. Ihre baldige Freilassung steht daher in Aussicht.'

Thus - the crew did not mention that they really were on a bombing mission against Scapa Flow, and made a navigational error on the return flight.

Do you know if and when they were released, Jørn?

Additional: I guess they were... across the entire document is written 'Zurück' in large handwritten letters.... hehehehehehehe

Regards,
Andreas B

[ju55dk]

They were released with other interned aircrews on the 9. april 1940 as Denmark was occupied by Germany.

Junker

[Andreas Brekken]

OK, just curious to know if they were released before that date.

Regards,
Andreas B

[ISLANDER]

Hi Gerry & All,

On going through the list of Luftwaffe aircraft in `Sky Over Scapa` by Gregor Lamb, I note that a Ju-88 (Identity not given) of 2/KG30 was shot down by F/O Dutton of 111 Sq, RAF Wick, and location given as 40 miles east of Orkney on on 8/3/40. Don`t know if this helps or hinders, as your post was so long ago you may have answers already?

Regards
Dave.