Information concerning loss of Feld. Hubert Langguth - killed 11.10.1944

[rickback4444]

Hi,

Can anyone provide information on the loss of Feldwebel Helmut Langguth who was killed in the air on the 11th October 1944? He was with a recon squadron and was an experienced flier with EK I and golden flight badge. Sterbebild says lost over Nordkap?

Thanks

Merry Christmas especially Matti

Rick

[Matti Salonen]

1944-10-11, 7./KG 40, Fw 200 C-4 W, 163, F8+ES, Lavangsfjord, 17 km nordwestlich Tennevoll, Absturz in See bei Überführung infolge Bruches der rechten Tragfläche. Auch 44 Passagiere (12 von KG 40 und 32 Luftwaffenhelferinnen) getötet. Leichen von 39 Passagieren und 2 Besatzungsmitgliedern geborgen. Bruch 100 %.
Flugzeugführer (1) Lt Gilbert, Hans, +
Flugzeugführer (2) Ofhr Jochums, Gert, +
Bordfunker Ofw Hochmuth, Martin, +
Bordwart Fw Langguth, Hubert, +
Bordschütze Fw Prahl, Hans, +

Merry Christmas also to you and of course to other members of the forum.

Matti

[Brian Bines]

RIck, more info. here;- http://ktsorens.tihlde.org/flyvrak/salangen.html

Merry Christmas to All,

Brian Bines