FW200 crew wounded 30-641

[Tony Kearns]

On the day (30-6-41) that FW200 W.nr.0064 the F8+HH was lost in the Atlantic three Condors landed at Brest, one with wounded on board. I am anxious to establish the identity of the aircraft and crew and was this the result of contact with Convoy OG66.
Many thanks
Regards
Tony K

[Chris Goss]

Tony
This would be Ofw Werner Sicht (BM) who was wounded in combat with Sunderland P9600/E of 10 Sqn (Fg Off A G H Weare) west of Brittany 1308-1323 hrs; Sunderland suffered damage to oil and fuel tanks.
Did you get my PM?
Chris

[Col Bruggy]

Hello,

The pilot of No.10 Sqn RAAF Sunderland P9600/E, was; AUS464 F/O Athol Galway Hope 'Attie' WEARNE RAAF (later O391 W/C. DFC, DSO).

Distinguished Flying Medal.

GRIFFIN, Milton Thomas. Aus.3685 Leading Aircraftman, R.A.A.F.,
No.10 (RAAF) Sqn. (Immediate)

L.G. 25/7/1941. Leading Fitter. Air2/9541.

For personal bravery, tenacity of purpose and devotion to duty whilst employed as a member of Sunderland aircraft crew. On 30th June, 1941, L.A.C. Griffin was first fitter in Sunderland "E"/10 when the aircraft was attacked by a Focke Wulf Type 200 South West of Ushant. The combat was indecisive. A later report was received that the enemy aircraft was making for Brest in order to land wounded. After the engagement, it was found that the port outer engine of the Sunderland was losing quantities of oil. L.A.C. Griffin crawled out into the wing and found two large holes in the bottom of the oil tank. He returned to the hull, obtained tools, plugs, and a two gallon tin of oil and a small preserved fruit tin. He returned to the wing, plugged up the holes, pierced the top of the tank and managed to keep a continuous supply of oil poured into the tank to counteract the loss through leakage. L.A.C. Griffin made four journeys into the wing , each time with a two gallon tin of oil. In all, he was two hours in the wing nursing the engine in intense heat, right alongside the engine and in a very cramped position. In view of the intensity of the enemy fire, it is considered that L.A.C. Griffin's act contributed materially to the safe return of the aircraft to Base.

2nd July, 1941.

See: DFM Register. Vol.I, A-J./Tavender. p.773.

Col.

[Tony Kearns]

Thanks Chris, any idea which Condor the BM was on board?
PM sent

Thanks Col, for the additional information most informative and appreciated
Tony K

[Chris Goss]

As the ac was not damaged it was not noted

[Tony Kearns]

Thanks Chris for that.
Would anyone know the identity of the other two Fw200's which attacked Convoy OG66, if anyone had a report I would appreciate it.
Many thanks
Tony K

[Johann Palsson]

It also possible that F8+HL, Lt. Feld, had the combat with the Sunderland. It took-off from Cognac at 01:58 on 30.06.1941 and landed at Brest 14:35 with wounded onboard after air combat. It also a attacked OG66.

Regards,
Johann Palsson

[Tony Kearns]

Thanks Johann for that. It is good to hear from you again. Yes my e mail is still the same.
Regards
Tony K

[Chris Goss]

I guess this would be Lt Rudolf Feldt who was lost 28 Oct 42 off Iceland

[Chris Goss]

Should also say it was Sieth not Sicht and he too was lost with Feldt in Oct 42