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He111 1./KG1 shot down 29 May 1940
Hi guys
He111 of 1./KG1 was abandoned in flames by its crew south of St Omer. The pilot, Fw Schower was wounded and crewman Cimander killed. Can anyone provide full names etc, please? Cheers Brian |
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Re: He111 1./KG1 shot down 29 May 1940
Flg S Cimander killed, Fw F Schöwer wounded, Uffz W Johann, Gefr E Mikeska, Gefr H Viehweger. Source BofF T&N-surely you have a copy?
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Re: He111 1./KG1 shot down 29 May 1940
Yes, I have.
But I still haven't their first names, the reason for my question! Brian |
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Re: He111 1./KG1 shot down 29 May 1940
Brian -
according to Gerhard Baekers unit history of KG 1: FF: Uffz. Walter Johann BO: Gefr. Emil Mikeska BF: Gefr. Heinz Viehweger BM: Fw. Fritz Schröwer BS: Flg. Siegfried Cimander Regards, Heuser |
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Re: He111 1./KG1 shot down 29 May 1940
Many thanks Heuser
Just what I was after. Much appreciated Cheers Brian |
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Re: He111 1./KG1 shot down 29 May 1940
Hello Brian ,
Yoy probably will have the following info from the Volksbund : Flieger Cimander Siegfried born on 10/07/1918 at Wederau , died at Wemaers-Cappel a little village near the French-Belgian border. Buried Bourdon 20/04/121 Regards Alain57 |
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Re: He111 1./KG1 shot down 29 May 1940
first name of Mikeska was Emil. He was killed on 16th November 1940. 1/KG1.
Heinkel He111H (6897). Sortie to London. Shot down by AA fire and crashed at Palmtree Cross Roads, Woodnesborough, Kent, 8.50pm. Fw. Emil Mikeska (B), Uffz. Heinz Wendtland (Bf), Fw. Ludwig Mügge (Bm) killed. Lt. Hans-Georg Pramesberg (FF) missing? Aircraft V4+JH a write-off.
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Re: He111 1./KG1 shot down 29 May 1940
Post#4 confirms it was Emil
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