JU88 Crashed on 20 july 1944 east Toulouse

[gilles collaveri]

I was told that a JU88 was shot down by the french resistance on 20 july 1944 in the montagnous area in the east of Toulouse (cities : Castres / revel).

Any information on this feat - if true ?- would be welcome, particularly location.

Thanks and good evening all.

GC

[DB601E]

Salut Gilles,

I'm not 100% sure, but as far as i know, Ju 88 from ZG1 have been involved in some action against resistance areas in this time window. This may be a trace to start further research.

Greetings

Lino

[gilles collaveri]

Danke schön Lino,

If I find it I let you know.

GC

[Laurent Rizzotti]

At this time factories in the area (from memory at Blagnac and Pau) were used to repair Ju 88s, and I believe that some of the reported bombings of Resistance held areas were done by such aircraft rather than by aircraft of ZG 1.

I remember that at some date in the summer 1944 the camp of the "Maquis de la Montagne Noire" was bombed by German aircraft in the area you said one bomber was shot down, but I don't remember reading of an aircraft lost in these circumstances.

My best advice for Gilles: if you have the time, go to the library of Odyssud at Blagnac and check the history books: there are (or rather were, I hope it is still true) tens of books about the Resistance in the area, including extensive histories of two major formations, Corps Franc Pommies and "Maquis de la Montagne Noire".

Best regards

Laurent

[gilles collaveri]

Merci Laurent,

I 'll check and keep you advised if I find something.

Best personal regards

Gilles