II.JG1

[Leo Etgen]

Hi guys

Prien has the following for Leutnant Helmut Weissbrodt on the dates mentioned:

4 July 1944: Leutnant Helmut Weissbrodt of 7./JG 51 killed in aerial combat in Fw 190 A-8 "Blue 2" (W.Nr. 730 923), crashed at St Lo
5 December 1944: Leutnant Helmut Weissbrodt of 8./JG 1 missing in aerial combat with P-51 fighters in Fw 190 A-8 "Blue 2" (W.Nr. 173 875), crashed in Waren area, returned unharmed

Rather odd indeed! Schuelke has that Weissbrodt was killed in combat with P-47 fighters of the 404th FG, USAAF on 4 July 1944. Prien includes the losses of 7./JG 51 along with those of II./JG 1 at the time. I hope this helps for what its worth.

Horrido!

Leo