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Fhj.Fw. Wolfram von Richthofen Abschuss 31.5,1944
If someone is in possession of SG-2 history book or records
would be grateful if there could be some details as into the the downing of a Soviet P-39 of 16 GvIAP claimed on 31.5.1944 near Iasi by Fhj.Fw. Wolfram von Richthofen SG-2 on his JU-87. Only six days later he would be shot down in the same area by a Soviet ace . Second question about same topic , when did 6./SG-2 converted to FW-190 ? Alex K |
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Re: Fhj.Fw. Wolfram von Richthofen Abschuss 31.5,1944
Hi Alex,
The unit was entirely equipped with the FW 190 at that point. Cheers, Andrew A. Air War Publications - www.airwarpublications.com/earticles |
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Re: Fhj.Fw. Wolfram von Richthofen Abschuss 31.5,1944
Thanks Andrew, perhaps you can dig into more details if possible,
Cheers Alex K |
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Re: Fhj.Fw. Wolfram von Richthofen Abschuss 31.5,1944
Hi Alex,
If I had more spare time, I would definitely do some digging! Looks like it was a joint mission with I./S.G. 10, but more than that I can't say at the moment, sorry. Cheers, Andrew A. Air War Publications - www.airwarpublications.com/earticles |
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Re: Fhj.Fw. Wolfram von Richthofen Abschuss 31.5,1944
When the StG were renamed into Schlachtgeschwader on 18.10.43 the former II./SchG 1 became II./SG 2, the unit was already equipped with the Fw 190F since spring 1943.
von Richthofen was shot down 5.06.44 with his Fw 190F-8 WNr. 580056 "yellow G" north of Jassy by a Jak 9.
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Re: Fhj.Fw. Wolfram von Richthofen Abschuss 31.5,1944
Hello Alex,
Flieger Wolfram von Richthofen was reported MIA after dogfight with JAK-9 N of Jassy on 31. Juli 1944. He was flying a Fw 190 F8, Werknummer 580056, "yellow 6" (source: WAST). II/SG 2 was formed in October 1943 only and had an initial strenght of 19 Fw 190s.
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Re: Fhj.Fw. Wolfram von Richthofen Abschuss 31.5,1944
Andrew and Gerhard
Many thanks for your the good hinds .I think we get a little closer . On air battle N of Iassi on a later or earlier date two JU-87. 1 FW-190 and 2 JU-88's were brought down by 16 GvIAP . Local archeologists discovered this remain few weeks ago .Based on the Werk & Sach Nummer is there a possibility to tell which aircraft was this eventually the pilot who flew the aircraft ? Gerhard my records indicating that W.von Richthofen was shot down on June 5,1944 by V.E.Sereda .Can you verify again your date ? BR Alex K Last edited by researcher111; 20th December 2018 at 18:29. |
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Re: Fhj.Fw. Wolfram von Richthofen Abschuss 31.5,1944
Hi,
A bit off topic; How is that book about SG-1,2,4,10. I mean unit history, unit leaders, bases, losses and missions. I’m interesting about it . Thanks; Eduardo. |
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Re: Fhj.Fw. Wolfram von Richthofen Abschuss 31.5,1944
Eduardo,
I don't know if this is of any use to you but I have photos of: Gfr. Alois Oberlaber, 2./SG 2, Bordfunker. Ofhnr. Josef Eitzlmayr, 9./SG 2, Pilot. Uffz. Franz Bauer, 6./SG 4, Pilot. Uffz. Franz Dess, 5./SG 10, Pilot. These photos are on deathcards but I also have the circumstances on their final flights. Christian
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Re: Fhj.Fw. Wolfram von Richthofen Abschuss 31.5,1944
Thanks Christian
Eduardo |
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