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Walter Oesau
I am writing the story of my native village BEHO south west of St-Vith. Walter Oesau on 11 may 1944 was shot down in the fields north east of the village. Are there German records, files or AAR about this precise day?
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Re: Walter Oesau
Hello Neyrob,
I can provide you with some info's concerning Walter Oesau's crash near "Etang des Concessions" in Beho. I have met Mr Timmermans, a first-eye witness of the combat. Moreover I have read an article about Oberst Oesau last flight published in Aéro-journal some years ago. However I need some time to recover them. Oesau flew on the 11th May 44 with Bf 109G-6/AS WNr. 20601 green 13. He is said to have try to belly-land his aircraft but cartwheeled in that action. Best regards. |
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Re: Walter Oesau
ClinA-78, Thanks' for your answer. Great!
I remember also Mr Timmerman. When did you met him? Are you Belgian citizen? Read you soon! Best regards |
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Re: Walter Oesau
Hello Neyrob,
I met l'abbé Timmermans in june 1999 when I investigated Walter Oesau crash site. It was a great day. He told us he watched the combat right over his head, hidden in a dog kennel. His father took Oesau's body on a carriage to lay him in the "Concession" chapel. Indeed I am Belgian (I am 29) but my name is from Italian origin... As a passion (for more than 15 years), I research the location and identification of WW2 aircraft wreckage and the history of their airmen Hope to help you if you need Best regards |
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Re: Walter Oesau
Great news.Did you publised something about this research? I found on Ebay n°45 of Aero journal. Is it interresting enough to be bought (25€)? I'll be in Belgium begin of march. Grazie a presto.
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Re: Walter Oesau
Hello Neyrob,
I didn't write about it (cause time). You don't need to purchase that magazine if you want. I will check my doc to forward you the article about Oesau's last flight and Mr Timermanns reply however be patient as I am quite busy at the moment. Hope to help you Best regards |
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Re: Walter Oesau
Ok thanks' for your advice!
Read you soon |
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Re: Walter Oesau
Hi Gentlemen,
I think some time ago there was a posting about where Oesau was buried, but I'm not sure it was answered then. Do any of you know where he was buried? Thank you, David.
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David P. Williams |
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Re: Walter Oesau
Oesau is buried in the Friedhof in Meldorf. I have pictures of his last trip "home" but as I do not have a source (gleaned them off of the internet) I cannot post them here I think.
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Cori Hauer Researching Walter Oesau in preparation for an English-language biography |
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Re: Walter Oesau
Cori,
Many thanks. I have some photographs of his funeral procession taken from the collection of Wolfgang Falck, who attended the funeral. Do you have the street name for the cemetery (Friedhof) as I may get an opportunity to visit there some time this year. Thank you and all the best, David.
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