John H Hoefker

[Fastbuck]

Maj. John H Hoefker is my first cousin once removed. He passed away several years ago. I always loved to hear his WWII stories.
I have a drawing of the F-6C which he said was his favorite. He also few 11 combat missions in a Spitfire while attached to the RAF. His daughter lives nearby and she has all his records, log book and photographs. I have been meaning to pay her a visit and gather information. Possibly copy that log book. There was a very good article about Maj. Hoefker in Air Classics magazine in the Mar 1988 issue. It goes into quite a bit of detail about each of his kills. He is officially credited with 8.5 kills. Due to some sort of filing requirements I have read that that number should have been 10. He told me that he had shot down 13 but didn't have enough proof for the extra 3.

[Fastbuck]

This is a drawing of Maj. John Herman Hoefker's favorite F-6C showing correct serial number and squadron numbers.

[Andy Fletcher]

Originally Posted by Fastbuck

He also few 11 combat missions in a Spitfire while attached to the RAF.

Hi Fastbuck,

What RAF unit(s) was he attached to?

Best Regards

Andy Fletcher

[Fastbuck]

Originally Posted by Andy Fletcher

Hi Fastbuck,

What RAF unit(s) was he attached to?

Best Regards

Andy Fletcher

Andy
my information shows he was assigned to No. 165 Squadron at Kenley.

Buck Seibert