Do217 Loss info needed - shot down by 144 Squadron in 1942

[harrison987]

That is what I thought...

Thanks guys.

Mike

[harrison987]

Is there possibly a pilot who served with a similar name (not KG2 related?)

[Brian Bines]

The section of post card shown has A/G R/Op at the top does this indicate his aircrew status rather than him being a pilot ?

[harrison987]

totally could be. Right now looking for anyone close to that. I guess I assumed pilot, but yes, this could be his position for sure.

[harrison987]

Here is the full postcard.

Based on the badge, it appears he is a radio operator.

[John Manrho]

Perhaps somebody later wrote the name Ofw. Anton Horwick on t because he thought it was the same guy? There is some resemblance but I do not think it is him.

So, this might be somebody totally else? Where did this picture came from?

[Brian Bines]

If as John says the photo has a resemblance to Ofw Anton Horwick RK DKiG Spanish Cross could it be a wrongly named brother who survived the war ?

[Chris Goss]

Yes Horwick was KG 2 and KG 3 but this is not him and I can see no resemblance between the photo and photos of Hoerwick. Maybe a ploy by the seller to bump up the price? Where did 144 Sqn come from??

[edwest2]

The writing on the back appears to be manipulated. Sadly. I've seen a lot of handwriting from the period and this does not pass muster.

[Nick Beale]

Originally Posted by Brian Bines

If as John says the photo has a resemblance to Ofw Anton Horwick RK DKiG Spanish Cross could it be a wrongly named brother who survived the war ?

Has anyone tried uploading to Google for a reverse image search? That might tell you if it has ever been identified as anyone else.