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21st March 2009, 13:14
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information over Loss of Uffz. Hans Weigert - killed over the Atlantic 1943
Hi,
Can anyone provide additional details concerning the loss of Uffz. Hans Weigert who was killed in action 'over the Atlantic' on the 9th July 1943. His sterbebild describes him as a Flugzeugfuhere in a bomber squadron. Thanks Rick 
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21st March 2009, 13:51
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Re: information over Loss of Uffz. Hans Weigert - killed over the Atlantic 1943
He was 2nd pilot of FW 200 C-4/U3, Wk Nr 0178, GC+SG of 9/KG 40 which was shot down by Beaufighters of 248 Sqn into cliffs at Paredo, Portugal
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28th March 2009, 10:19
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Re: information over Loss of Uffz. Hans Weigert - killed over the Atlantic 1943
Hi
Loss record as it appear in the GenQu list http://www.ahs.no/ref_db/lw_loss_pub...?lossid=125802 Regards, Andreas B
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Ahhh... but I have seen the holy grail! And it is painted RLM 76 all over with a large Mickey Mouse on the side, there is a familiar pilot in front of it and it has an Erla Haube!
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28th March 2009, 13:49
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Re: information over Loss of Uffz. Hans Weigert - killed over the Atlantic 1943
0178 FW 200 C-4/U3 (GC+SG Luftwaffe) - F8+NT 9./KG 40 (France) OPS (F) Crashed into sea cliffs near San Pedro du Cova, Southern Portugal, following attack by enemy aircraft (three RAF Beaufighters of 233 SQ or 248 Squadron from Gibraltar) near convoy at sea 09.07.1943 (The crew was trying to make for land in damaged condition, but did not clear cliffs: F Fw. Günther Nikolaus and six crew killed).
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18th November 2009, 23:23
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Re: information over Loss of Uffz. Hans Weigert - killed over the Atlantic 1943
Hi there,
He and the rest of the crew are burried in Aljezur cemeterie. Every year, on memroy day, the local german comunity with element's from the ambassy pay a visit to those graves. Best regards Carlos
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