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28th April 2018, 10:03
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Luftwaffe casualty 1943
Hi was wondering if anyone could help me with this Luftwaffe pilot who was killed in action on December 1943.
His name was FW Wolfgang Bernhardt, believe was a bomber pilot. Thanks in advance 
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28th April 2018, 10:44
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Re: Luftwaffe casualty 1943
The only one listed in the Volksbund with that name and year is Unteroffizier Wolfgang Bernhardt (Born 29th Nov 1920 in Berlin) and killed on 9th July 1943 as a Beobachter (Observer) in a Do-217K-1 (Wn.4510 U5+FP) of 6.KG-2.
The aircraft crashed at Bicknor Court Farm in Kent. Crashed while on a raid to London, believed to have collided with a Mosquito night fighter that also crashed at the same time. All crews were killed. Bernhardt is buried at Cannock Chase. (Sources: Luftwaffe Crash Archive & Volksbund Database)
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28th April 2018, 11:31
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Re: Luftwaffe casualty 1943
That's great, thank you,
His death card had December 1943, but am sure that's him. Kind regards Ben
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28th April 2018, 15:56
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Re: Luftwaffe casualty 1943
Hi Ben,
As Luftwaffe researcher for the Aircrew Remembrance Society I can send you the following from our archive of growing UK Luftwaffe losses, have also attached grave photo. Is there a chance of a descent scan of your Sterbebild? Would like to add to our website with full credits to you if possible. Kind regards Melvin (Aircrew Remembrance Society) Last edited by Melvin Brownless; 13th July 2020 at 03:22.
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28th April 2018, 16:48
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Re: Luftwaffe casualty 1943
Surely the rank is wrong & the gap between July & December is a bit suspect? Also he was not a pilot
Last edited by Chris Goss; 28th April 2018 at 18:14.
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29th April 2018, 01:31
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Re: Luftwaffe casualty 1943
Quote:
Regards Ben
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29th April 2018, 01:32
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Re: Luftwaffe casualty 1943
Quote:
Kind regards Ben
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29th April 2018, 05:30
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Re: Luftwaffe casualty 1943
See attached photo of card
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29th April 2018, 12:39
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Re: Luftwaffe casualty 1943
Ben: No attachment and surely the date of him missing would have been July not December?
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29th April 2018, 14:56
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Re: Luftwaffe casualty 1943
Hi Ben, There is no image as Chris says?
Regards & thanks Melvin
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