Hptmn Ernst Drünkler, 13./NJG 5

[RodM]

Hi Bill,

I presume that you are referring to 640 Squadron Halifax NP653, which, according to RAAF documents, crashed at Pockau (some 25 km S.E. of Chemnitz) circa 21.00 hrs, following three night fighter attacks.

According to the Nonnenmacher-/Ring-compiled Nachtjagd Abschüsseliste, Hptm. Ernst-Georg Drünkler made a claim to the N.W. of Chemnitz at 21.00 hrs. Provided that this data is correct then this location would seem to preclude Drünkler's involvement in the demise of NP653. I have seen that some researchers link the two together, although I think it wise to validate the reasoning behind such assertations.

To be sure, you would need to cite the original source of information used by Nonnenmacher/Ring when compiling their listing. In this case, it was probably a flying logbook from either Drünkler himself or one of his crew.

Cheers

Rod