Query: Bf-109E loss, Cap de la Hève, 05/12/41

[wwrsimon]

Hello all

Another quick question. Any info on a Bf-109E lost 7 miles North of Cap de la Hève (Le Havre), at 1445 on December 5th 1941? Shot down by Hurricane during Ramrod 14.

Many thanks once again.

Regards

Simon

[Dan Gilberti]

It's claimed by F/Lt Patrick Joseph Thomas Stephenson 607 Sqn , some source perhaps in Public Record Office Air 50/170, for moment i found nothing to paste in German's loss
Amic, dan

[wwrsimon]

Thanks for the reply Dan.

I have a copy of the combat report from Stephenson from the PRO website, and would like if possible to tie in a corresponding Luftwaffe loss.

Regards

Simon

[Dan Gilberti]

Yes, i know, i found nothing for this date in Bama docs, nothing in Prien's books.
Prinipal direction for research perhaps about JG 2 and JG 26, but no pert and no real aerial activity for the 5.12.44 and theses fighters groups ...
I dont have read the raport.
Perhaps one claim without real effects ...
Bsrg, Dan

[thenelm]

I have nothing appropriate for this date either, though a Bf 109E from that late a date would likely be from a training unit based in France.

[wwrsimon]

Originally Posted by thenelm

I have nothing appropriate for this date either, though a Bf 109E from that late a date would likely be from a training unit based in France.

I guess perhaps he may have meant Bf-109F, rather than Bf-109E? Were Emils out of front-line service by December 1941?

Regards

Simon