Ju 88 shot down 18 Jan 1942 Mediterranean

[andy bird]

Junkers 88 shot down by Alec Gunnis of 252 Sqn whilst flying air cover for naval convoy Boxer.

Looking for unit and pilot.

Best regards

Andy Bird

[Dan History]

Page 433 of the first volume of Mediterranean Air War:

"Over convoy Boxer in the afternoon Plt Off Gunnis of 252 Squadron claimed a Ju 88 shot down and two unidentified types as probables. The latter would appear to have been torpedo-carrying S.79s of 284a Squadriglia AS, one of which crashed near Nofilia with the loss of the crew, while all aboard Cap Putti's aircraft were wounded."

"272 Sqn - Sgt France - Beaufighter Ic 'F' - Ju 88 damaged - over convoy
252 Sqn - Plt Off H.H.K. Gunnis - Beaufighter Ic T4834 'F' - Ju 88 - 2 u/i e/a probables - over convoy Boxer; 1420-1800"

"284a Sq/131o Gr AS - S.79 MM 24083, crashed near Nofilia, Cap Elio Bellocchi and crew KiA
284a Sq/131o Gr AS - S.79, Cap Carlo Putti and crew WiA"

I hope that the Italian researchers on this forum may have the names of the other crew members.

Andy, may I ask for your e-mail address?

Regards,

Dan

[andy bird]

Cheers Dan,

Have a pdf of the book my search came back negative hence the post extremely appreciative

Best regards and seasons greetings

Andy

[Dan History]

Happy to help. An early Merry Christmas to you!

My e-mail address can be seen at the link in my signature.

[Jim P.]

The only reported Ju 88 loss in the Med on 18-Jan-42 is:

Ju 88C-2, 0149, Schleif, Ltn. Felix-Dieter, 2, II., 4., NJG 2, , R4+MM, VB+WJ, , 18-Jan-42, KIA with crew due to Flak., , Ob.Bhf.Süd/Mittelmeer/Nachtjagd, Gen.Qu.6.Abt. (mfm #4)-Vol.7; Rökker, I./NJG 2, p.38, Medcalf, (Malta), 100%, F, Bf Gefr. Rolf Wiegand & Bm Gefr. Karl-Heinz Bülow, , Junkers Flzg.Werke Bernburg in Feb-40

[andy bird]

Thanks Jim, Belated Seasons Greetings

Festivity's over publishing deadline looms.

Andy Bird