KG 40 Combat History

[Chris Goss]

I wonder if the pilot was Ofw Konrad Bär shot down by 235 Sqn? If he had 400 flights, he never received any major awards

[Chris Goss]

For those who might be interested, 85,000 word first draft delivered. Around 400-450 photos now need to be selected and captioned by August this year. I will keep all informed of developments

[Siko54]

Great work Chris, I thought you had been quiet! Really looking forward to it

[dp_burke]

hello Chris,

I wonder if I might ask a sneaky question?

On the morning of 15 Jan 1943, Maj Gen Devers, US Army and entourage make a force landing in Ireland aft an overnight flight from Gibraltar. They had gotten very list and ran low on fuel.

Irish Army officers on inspecting the B-17 Flying Fortress, 41-9045 said they found 'two bullet holes and 'some empty ammo. shells and a note in the plane apparently decoded which read "Enemy Actions.

I wondered, would you know roughly accurately, what if any activity the Luftwaffe made that morning/night which might indicate any chance of an engagement?

None of the statements recorded in American sources, including two witness statements and the co-pilots book in later years mention anything about being under attack.

I feel the presence of shells might just be the result of air testing the bombers guns coming out of Gibraltar. The holes and note, I've no clue but thats not

[Chris Goss]

Dennis: Almost missed this. Nothing I can see in German records for 15 and 16 Jan 43 and the only mention of Allied aircraft was PM 15 Jan

[dp_burke]

No worries Chris, thanks for that.

That's just what I was after.