Red-Cross marked He59s July 1940

[Brian]

Many thanks guys - what a brilliant response.

Chris: Which III/KG26 crew was aboard D-AFFK when it was attacked? I note several fell on 15 August. I assume they and the survivors of the He59 were rescued by German craft? Any ideas on the Hudson involved?

Cheers
Brian

[Chris Goss]

Oblt Hermann Riedel and his crew from (I think from memory) 8 Staffel. Full story of their being shot down, picked up, shot down again and then picked up 2 days later in a minefield (during which a Do 24 tried to pick them up but crashed on landing in the sea) is in my Luftwaffe Bombers Battle of Britain and was in Flypast a number of years ago. I also have film from Hermann showing the whole thing he managed to use his cine camera the whole time (but not during the attacks)

[ju55dk]

It's correct that Riedel came from 8/III/KG 26. They were finally rescued on the 16. of august and set ashore at 15.00 hours in Borkum. The Bm of Riedels crew suffered a light wound.

Source:
KTB Seenotzentrale (Luft) Nord.

Junker

[Brian]

Thanks Chris

I have most if not all of your books beside me!! And what a story you put together on Oblt Riedel and his adventures! I wish I had more time to read just a few of the books in my personal library - I buy them, put them on the shelves and ..............!!

I note that the ASR Do24 that picked up the two crews was also white-painted and Red-Cross emblazoned, as were some Do18s I believe. Did any of these come under attack?

Holiday almost over?? We must meet up for that pint one day soon!

Cheers
Brian

[Chris Goss]

Brian: Half way through but still got 3 months to go. After Xmas, off on another operational job (based in UK) so no rest for the wicked! Could murder a pint of good British ale........

[Brian]

Hi Chris

I'll probably have a nice cold pint of good English ale tonight - I'll think of you!!! Glug! Glug! Glug!

Cheers
Brian