Me 210 lost 22.01.1943

[Peter T]

Hi, I'm looking for information on the loss of a Me 210 (code 4M) in Lecce (70%)
Many thanks
peter

[ArtieBob]

Me 210 A-1 W.Nr.0151 VC+SO Built at MttA. With III.ZG1, crashed 22.1.43 at Lecce. 80% damaged. Source: LW Loss Report (microfilm roll #8) via JLPerry. Aircraft damaged during non-combat flight due to pilot error. Crew OK.

Best Regards,

Artie Bob

[George Hopp]

I am curious, Peter, as to where you got the information about W.Nr. 151 having "4M" as its unit identifier. I ask because the damage report was submitted by III/ZG1, and yet this a/c still has the markings of the ErganzungsZerstorergruppe. So, perhaps this sucker was either on a delivery flight to its new unit, or had just been received, and the markings not yet changed, because that unit did get 3 Me 210s from other units during the month. Anyway, it's interesting.

[Peter T]

Hi George,
the information comes from the logbook of Uffz. Herbert Glöge (pilot). He made training flights with this plane (code 4M+3B) on 17 and 18/1/1943 in Lecce. On 22/1/1943 he started from an operational mission. Other planes he used in that period were Me 210 2N+CV, 2N+DV, 2N+LT and SI+IV.
Best regards
peter