Information concerning loss of Gefrieter Bruno Buchhloz - killed 18.07.1943 - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

rickback4444 · #1 17th January 2022, 12:57

Hi,

Can anyone provide information on the loss of Gefrieter Bruno Buchholz who was a Bordfunker in a transport squadron who was killed over Sicily on the 18th July 1943?

He was confirmed dead on the 8th February 1944.

Thanks

Rick

Rottler · #2 17th January 2022, 18:31

HelloRick,

I have found the Bordfunker Gefr Bernhard Buchholz.
GQM loss return 22 Aug 1943 item 88:
18.7.43 I./TG 1 Feindflug, Auftrag: Sizilien, Ursache: vermutlich Bordwaffenbeschuß, Ju 52 WNr. 7782 1Z+LL 100%.
F Fw Dietrich, Richard vermisst
B Oblt Wiemer, Hans vermisst
Bf Gefr Buchholz, Bernhard vermisst
Bm Ofw Pieper, Wilhelm vermisst.
Correction 20 Jan 1944: Besatzung gefallen, 4 Tote.

Regards
Leo

rickback4444 · #3 18th January 2022, 11:38

Thanks Leo for your help - I will go to see what the context of this loss was in Mediterranean Air War.

rickback4444 · #4 2nd February 2023, 13:48

Hi,

What des this loss description - onboard gunfire?

Seems quite unusual?

Rick

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