Luftwaffe rescue buoys

[robert]

Hi,

he just know everything. He is a master.

Regards

Robert

[Franek Grabowski]

Originally Posted by Brian Bines

Thanks Franek, are there any known Luftwaffe losses which link to Gladych's claims for this incident

Brian
I have not researched this particular combat, but I think there was some mess in the air involving several German losses. I think JG1 fought in the area.

Originally Posted by Adam

And you know this how? As an historian you should know better than making sweeping statements such as this. Comments like this are poor history and degrading to the few combatants who did follow their heart and not their gut.

Adam
Please, find me any examples of the chivalry in the air that can be verified through the period documents. I do not mean here generosity towards prisoners, which happened indeed. Deliberate attacks on purely civilian targets or strafing of airmen on parachutes started on the very first day of the war, and it worsened in time.

[Alex Smart]

Hello and a Happy new Year to you ALL,

Now, back to the Rescue Bouys.

Some were "captured" probably broke moorings and drifted ashore on English coast.
They were repaired and put back in use but with british markings.

I read this somewhere but please do not ask me where as it was some time ago.

There is a section with colour drawings in the Book "Battle of Britain" by Len Deighton.

I have not as yet seen any drawing or photo of a British Rescue Bouy.

All the very best for 2008

Alex

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Franek Grabowski

Adam
Please, find me any examples of the chivalry in the air that can be verified through the period documents. I do not mean here generosity towards prisoners, which happened indeed. Deliberate attacks on purely civilian targets or strafing of airmen on parachutes started on the very first day of the war, and it worsened in time.

You're the one claiming there was no chivalry, period. Ergo, you're the one required to submit proof. Simply because you don't know of any instances put on paper or do not believe the word of veterans, does not mean that such never happened.

[Franek Grabowski]

Originally Posted by Adam

You're the one claiming there was no chivalry, period. Ergo, you're the one required to submit proof. Simply because you don't know of any instances put on paper or do not believe the word of veterans, does not mean that such never happened.

The one cannot prove something that does not exist. It is logic. And I do not believe any statements that cannot be corroborated, be it coming from veterans or anybody else.

[Brian]

Now, now Franek and Adam - it's God here. Do I exist?

Cheers
God

[Jan vd Heuvel]

Hi Alex,

here is the British Rescue buoy.

From the wartime book "Briitain's Wonderful Air Force".

Regards,
Jan

[Dennis Peschier]

Happy new year to everyone!!!!!!!!!

In “Bulletin Air War”No.291 of the SGLO there is an article about the buoys by Antoon Meijers.
Officially called Rettungsboje Generalluftzeugmeister, but better known as Udet Boje. The British called them Lobster pots.
Frequently broke from there chains. Many washed up on the British coast.
Nothing is known about lives saved by these buoys.
The first buoy was delivered in autumn 1940 but by autumn 1941 they were scrapped at Cherbourg.
One featured in “One of our aircraft is missing” 1942.

Hope this is useful to someone?

Dennis

[Franek Grabowski]

Originally Posted by Brian

Now, now Franek and Adam - it's God here. Do I exist?

Cheers
God

I am afraid Brian that this is opinion of your wife or lover only. And the existence of God was proven in a scientific thesis of Freiburg University's professor.

[Brian]

Hi Franek

I didn't mean to imply that I was God! God forbid! Anyway, who told you about my lover - for heaven's sake don't tell the wife!

Have a good 2008 - I look forward to reading your opinions!

Cheers
Brian