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Hptm Franz Wienhusen on 20 July 1943
Hello,
Hptm Franz Wienhusen, the Staka of 5./JG 5, was wounded by Soviet aircraft SE of Vardo on 20 July 1943. Several sources agree on that, but I have not found any details of the aircraft he flew and what happened to it. I would be interested by the serial and fate of his fighter, if he was hit in an air battle... Thanks in advance Laurent |
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Re: Hptm Franz Wienhusen on 20 July 1943
Unfortunately we have two fellows in our files by this name and their data may be mixed up. Here’s what we have and please interpret it at your own risk. Maybe someone out there can sort this out and clarify the situation.
WIENHUSEN, Franz. 20.07.43 Hptm. and Staka 5./JG 5, KIA shot down by a Russian a/c and crashed SE of Vardø/Norway. WIENHUSEN, Franz-Josef. 1934 entered the Kriegsmarine. 1935 trf to the Luftwaffe. 08.40 flight training completed with FFS A/B 118. 1940 trf to 2./JFS 4 (to 28.02.41). 01.07.41 Lt., appt Staka 3./JG 77 (to 11.41). 09.11.41 ditched at sea vic Kvasshem/45 km S of Stavanger due to engine problems. 01.01.42 Oblt., Staka 3./JG 5. 25.01.42 Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG 5 (to 11.42). 21.03.42 appt Staka 5./JG 5. 11.42 appt Staka 5./JG 5 (to 31.05.44). 01.12.42 promo to Hptm. 01.44 acting Staka 4./JG 5. 25.02.44 Hptm., appt Staka 4./JGr. Ost (to 20.08.44). 01.09.44 Hptm., appt Kdr. II./JG 5 (to 10.44). 20.10.44 Hptm., appt Kdr. IV./JG 4 (to 03.12.44). 03.12.44 KIA – shot down by AA fire during a low-level close support mission in the Aachen area. Credited with c.12 air victories. Enjoy! HLdZ DGS |
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Re: Hptm Franz Wienhusen on 20 July 1943
Three sources (a book and two websites) indicate that Hptm Franz Wienhusen of 5./JG 5 was wounded and not killed on 20 July 1943.
It is very very probably the same man... with the short and long version of his name. |
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Re: Hptm Franz Wienhusen on 20 July 1943
Hi.
The same man. Aircraft damaged below 10% and thus no details reported. Regards, Andreas B
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Re: Hptm Franz Wienhusen on 20 July 1943
Thanks Andreas, that was what I was guessing.
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