Halifax downed Sombor, Hungary, (now Serbia)

[chrisjay]

My Uncle, F/L George Raymond Wood, (Ray) RAFVR was shot down over Sombor on 3rd July 1944, He and the rear gunner were killed, the rest of the crew were inturned. I understand the Luftwaffe pilot was Oblt. Josef Krause. He was with 6/NJG 101. `JAFU 8 Jagddivision/LFL. Reich` are also mentioned and I am hoping someone can throw some light on that. Any other info on Krause or his unit/base/record would be appreciated. The action took place at 14 OST N/NT-76 at 2,600 metres.

[sidney]

Oblt. Krause claimed three RAF bombers that night.

03/07/44; Oblt. Krause, Hans; 6./NJG 101; Wellington; 14 Ost N/OT-6: 3500m [S. Sombor]
03/07/44; Oblt. Krause, Hans; 6./NJG 101; Halifax; 14 Ost N/NT-76: 2600m [Sombor]
03/07/44; Oblt. Krause, Hans; 6./NJG 101; Halifax; 14 Ost N/NT 36: 3500m [Sombor]

8. Jagddivision was formed 15 June 1944 in Wien-Kobenzel from the Jagdfliegerführer (Jafü) Ostmark and subordinated to the I. Jagdkorps. "Jafü/8. Jagddivision" probably means that the Jagddivision retained a Jagdfliegerführer commanding position, normally responsible for command and control of day fighters. Not sure whether he would also control the night-fighter units within 8. Jagddivision area of responsibility, but that is I believe possible.

I. Jagdkorps (I. JK) was formed 15 September 1943 in Zeist from the XII. Fliegerkorps under the Luftwaffenbefehlshaber Mitte, and later subordinated to the Luftflotte Reich.

Regards,
Sinisa

[Adriano Baumgartner]

Chris,

Sent you a message. I was in touch with Krause a long time ago and can be of assistance.

Adriano

[Chris Goss]

He gets a mention in my forthcoming books on the Do 217. I like no doubt others have a copy of his logbook if that is of interest

[Theo Boiten]

Hello Chris,

Oblt. Krause, St.Kpt. of 6./NJG101, flew a freelance sortie from Parndorf in Do217 N-2 coded 9W+OO, between 21.15 and 01.55 hrs. I have the following details for his claim over Sombor plus the matching Halifax:

Oblt. Hans Krause: 10 6./NJG101 Halifax Sombor (NT 7-6): 2.600 m. 22.26 148 Sqn Halifax JP247

Do you have a photo of your Uncle's crew? I'd be very interested in a scan for my current book series the Nachtjagd Combat Archive.

Cheers, Theo

[HGabor]

Not crew picture, but the A.M. Form 78 card of the downed Halifax, JP247.
Cheers and Merry Christmas to everyone!
Gabor

[chrisjay]

Hello Gabor,
Thank you for your reply and apologies for the delay in responding. The copy of the A.M. 78 is appreciated.
Chris

[vvkj41]

Hello Cris,

and here is your Uncle's gravestone at Belgrade War Cemetery attached.

Regards
Aleks