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Ju-88 shot down near Brussels on 19/08/44
Hello,
on 19/08/1944 Fl/Lt Plisnier of 350 (Belgian) Squadron shot down a Ju-88 near Brussels. This was the first confirmed kill made by a Spitfire MkXIV. I'd like to know the unit of the destroyed Ju-88 and the names and fait of the crew. Best regards, Serge |
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Re: Ju-88 shot down near Brussels on 19/08/44
Serge, the only listings I have are landing accident crashes by nightfighters and one by LG1 that says it was downed by a nightfighter.
Sure of the date and claim? |
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Re: Ju-88 shot down near Brussels on 19/08/44
Hello John,
I've a copy of combat report which stated 19/08/1944 at 08:05 Best regards, Serge |
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Re: Ju-88 shot down near Brussels on 19/08/44
Well, looks like a case of mistaken ID. Me 410s were frequently mistaken for Ju-88s. Maj. George Preddy claimed 4 Ju-88s on 18-July-44 but the gun camera film clearly shows Me 410s. Hey, it had 2 engines and a big rudder!
Neither side was as good as ID'ing types as we are, today! |
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Re: Ju-88 shot down near Brussels on 19/08/44
Hi,
Fw Karl Küster died on 20/08/1944 and was initially buried at Brussels (later transferred to the German War Cemetery at Lommel). Could he have been one of the crewmembers of the plane in question ? Best regards Luc |
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Re: Ju-88 shot down near Brussels on 19/08/44
Hi Luc:
No such name listed on any of the Ju-88 losses, and, there are no 410 losses for the date. There is only 1 He 111 loss, but that's in Romania. Of course, we are missing 1000s of damaged listings from 1944, so who knows? |
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Re: Ju-88 shot down near Brussels on 19/08/44
John,
Thanks for the info. It's possible that his death was not aircraft related. best regards from Belgium Luc |
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Re: Ju-88 shot down near Brussels on 19/08/44
Form 540 from Hawkinge and Form 540 from 350 Sqn both mention 19/08/1944 but a citation signed by Belgian Prime Minister H.Pierlot mentions 18/08/1944 as date, can this be the reason?
kind regards, Serge |
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Re: Ju-88 shot down near Brussels on 19/08/44
Hi !
On 18/08/1944 a Ju88 of NJG4 crashed near Sint-Truiden (St-Trond). Could this be the plane in question ? Best regards from another part of Belgium Luc |
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Re: Ju-88 shot down near Brussels on 19/08/44
Hello Luc,
Do you have more information about the circumstances of this crash. Time stamp, in combat, crew, etc.... Thank you in advance Serge |
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