55th FG vs. Luftwaffe on 11th June 1944 - wild over-crediting?

[Franek Grabowski]

Originally Posted by Juha

Thanks Ota
So probably a mistake in the Foreman's book.
Thanks again
Juha

Well, there is no democracy in history, so I would not dismiss John's claim. A look into the records is necessary.
German records are incomplete, so I would not draw too many conclusions as well.

[Ota Jirovec]

Franek,

you may quite well be right. A long time ago there was a file (on belgian Air War Europe page IIRC) about ETO Lightning losses in June 1944, where it was stated about Bollwerk´s loss: At 15.38 hrs, Major Valentin Bollwerk strafes Amiens-Glisy airfield. He is hit by 20mm Flak and can make a belly landing near Poulainville (Amiens), his plane nevertheless destroyed by fire. Pilot POW.

Juha, I hope I have not created more confusion.

Ota

[Juha]

Hello Ota and Franek
Ota, no problem.
I printed your answer on a piece of paper and put it inside the Freeman’s book in the proper place, now I must only print a new piece of paper, so no problem. And thank You for reminding me on those Belgian pages, I have printed the lost list but have forgot it. Thanks, more info is always welcome.

Franek, I know. I am a historian by training. I only thought that it was more probably that the mistake was in Foreman’s book but I kept my options open.

Juha

[drgondog]

Long time from this thread but - MACR 5575, J-1378
Bollwerk hit by flak strafing a marshalling yard, seen to catch fire and belly land. The witness believed the crash site about "2 1/2 miles from Beauvais" and he was seen walking away.

J-1378 states he was captured near Amiens

He was not shot down by LW fighter.

Regards,

Bill

[Juha]

Hello Bill
thanks for the confirmation.

Juha