Ltn. Walter Wolfrum victory #18, 3.11.43 - question

[Evgeny Velichko]

Greetings, gentlemen!

Are there any details known about that victory?

03.11.43 Ltn. Walter Wolfrum 5./JG 52 Yak-1  01 332: no height 15.32 Film C. 2035/I Anerk: Nr. 897

Any details in his book?

On what aircraft Wolfrum flew in november 1943?

[leonventer]

Hi Evgeny,

Wolfrum's book ("Unbekannte Pflicht" by 296 Verlag) lists this victory as follows:

#17 - Jak-1 - 02.11.43 - PQ 1332

FYI, #16 was achieved on 22.10.43, and #18 was on 06.11.43.

Unfortunately, Wolfrum doesn't provide any details in the narrative about his 17th, 18th and 19th victories. No details about his aircraft either, except for the action on 22.10.43, when his 109 was severely damaged by two heavy-caliber shells (one in the wing and one in the fuselage behind him.) It somehow held together and he was able to fly it back to base at Ursin and make a successful belly-landing.

Hope that helps,
Leon Venter

[Nick Hector]

Originally Posted by leonventer

Hi Evgeny,

Wolfrum's book ("Unbekannte Pflicht" by 296 Verlag) lists this victory as follows:

#17 - Jak-1 - 02.11.43 - PQ 1332

FYI, #16 was achieved on 22.10.43, and #18 was on 06.11.43.

Unfortunately, Wolfrum doesn't provide any details in the narrative about his 17th, 18th and 19th victories. No details about his aircraft either, except for the action on 22.10.43, when his 109 was severely damaged by two heavy-caliber shells (one in the wing and one in the fuselage behind him.) It somehow held together and he was able to fly it back to base at Ursin and make a successful belly-landing.

Hope that helps,
Leon Venter

Hi Leon,
18 was probably a LaGG of 25 IAP. If you are Zhenya have any details of the opponents, I would be very interested and grateful.

[Evgeny Velichko]

Originally Posted by Nick Hector

Hi Leon,
18 was probably a LaGG of 25 IAP. If you are Zhenya have any details of the opponents, I would be very interested and grateful.

Are You sure about 25 iap?

It flew last combat mission in september 1942. Then it stood at Caucass region on the border with Turkey, till the end of war.

[Evgeny Velichko]

Anyway, I have no victims on 3.11.43, wich could fit with Wolfrum's claim. Possibly, it was on 2.11.43.

[Rasmussen]

Regarding his flight log it was on 02.11.1943 not 03.11.1943. He flew an Bf 109G-6, "< 1" in the time frame 14.25 - 15.35 p.m. from Usin. The task was " Freie Jagd Dnjeperknie, Luftk. m. vielen Jak - 1".

[Nick Hector]

Originally Posted by Evgeny Velichko

Are You sure about 25 iap?

It flew last combat mission in september 1942. Then it stood at Caucass region on the border with Turkey, till the end of war.

Hi Evgeny,

Have contacted you off-board regarding the correct unit ID.

Nick

[leonventer]

Hi Nick,


#18 is listed as a "Jak-7" in the book's victory list. I've enclosed images of the complete list for your perusal.


Regards,
Leon Venter

[Nick Hector]

Hi Leon,

Acknowledged with thanks, this list is integrated into my database.
I am seeking his opponents