Wekusta 1 loss on 10 November 1942

[Laurent Rizzotti]

Hello,

I am searching the names of the crew of the Ju 88 D-1 WNr 1469 of Wekusta 1 shot down over the North Sea by a Beaufighter of 125 Sqn. The pilot or aircraft commander was Hptm Kurt Jonas.

Thanks in advance

[Chris Goss]

Laurent:

If interested, contact me as I have Jonas's photo album from his time with 1/120. His crew was Assessor Walter Möller, Oblt Oskar Janetzki & Ofw Horst Wachsmuth. Shot down by Flt Lt J R A Bailey/Fg Off K Dear of 125 Sqn 18 miles east of Montrose 0836 hrs. Bailey was wounded in the combat & Beaufughter suffered engine damage

[Jim P.]

Here's what I have. Per Chris' response it would seem some of the crew were captured?

Ju 88D-1, 1469, Jonas, Hptm. Kurt, , I., 1., Wekusta 1, , D7+GH, , , 10-Nov-42, Stkp. MIA with crew, probably due to enemy fire., F DKiG., Lfl.3/Nordsee, Gen.Qu.6.Abt. (mfm #7)-Vol.12, Medcalf, (Schott.Ostküste), 100%, F, B Wd.Ass. Walter Müller, Bf Oblt. Oskar Janetzki & Bm Ofw. Horst Wachsmuth, , Junkers Flzg.Werke Bernburg in Sep-41

[Chris Goss]

NVM says Möller not Müller & all reported missing no POWs

[Laurent Rizzotti]

Thanks a lot

Chris I have two different sources (but maybe using the same primary source) saying that the interception was 118 miles east of Montrose, not 18. 118 miles is maybe a little too precise for such a long distance over sea, but 18 means that the Ju 88 on a weather reco really got close to the Scottish coast.

[Chris Goss]

I have this as well. Combat report is smudged by the distance & the fact that the Beau had to be escorted back might support 118 miles

[Col Bruggy]

Hello,

Jim Bailey's own words (Pilot of No.125 Sqn Beaufighter VIf X8255):

"Our combat had taken place almost half-way between Scotland and Norway. We had thus much flying before reaching land; but the good engine was holding."

See:
The Sky Suspended:The Analysis of a Flying Experience 1940-1945.
Bailey,Jim
London:Hodder & Stoughton,n.d.
p.103.

Col.

[Laurent Rizzotti]

Thanks Col, this is validating the 118 miles rather than the 18.

Bets regards