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Ofw.Johann Klein 1/JG76, later III/JG52.
Hi, Ofw. Johann Klein of 1/JG76 claimed a Polish PZL- 23 shot down on 7.9.39.
By early spring of 1940 I have him with III/JG52, would anybody happen to know which staffel he flew with? The flugbuch copy I have, as him flying up to 26.5.41, what was his fate there after. Any help appreciated. Steve. |
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Re: Ofw.Johann Klein 1/JG76, later III/JG52.
Hi Steve,
JFV Vol 6/II: victories and accidents of Stfw Johann Klein 6./JG 52 26.06.41 engine trouble, emergency landing Mamaia, Bf 109 F-4 7034 yellow 7 02.08.41 I-16 2. 13.09.41 I-26 3. northwest of Perekop 27.09.41 I-26 4. 01.10.41 I-26 5. 14.10.41 I-26 6. 14.10.41 I-26 7. 40 km west of Poltawa 14.10.41 I-26 8. 17.10.41 R-10 9. 17.10.41 R-10 10. 01.11.41 injured, crash on functional check flight, Tschaplinka, 100% Bf 109 F-4 I have no informations about the further fate. Regards Leo |
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Re: Ofw.Johann Klein 1/JG76, later III/JG52.
Hi Leo, thanks ever so much for this information on Klein.
So it appears he transfered to 6/JG52 either the end of May 1941 early June, in time for the Russian campaign, this I didn't know as the flugbuch only goes up to 26.5.41 and I do know he was credited with 10 kills. This gives me a good basis to work from now, thanks once again for your help. Best regs, Steve. |
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Re: Ofw.Johann Klein 1/JG76, later III/JG52.
Hi Steve,
the unit of Stfw Klein was the 9./JG 52, not the 6./JG 52, sorry. Regards Leo |
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Re: Ofw.Johann Klein 1/JG76, later III/JG52.
Thank you Leo, I've had the same from another reader.
Kindest regs, Steve. |
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Re: Ofw.Johann Klein 1/JG76, later III/JG52.
Steve
Klein is mentioned frequently in Graf and Grislawski by Bergstrom. Regards Russell |
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Re: Ofw.Johann Klein 1/JG76, later III/JG52.
Hi Russell, that's very interesting to know.
Unfortunately that title is missing from my collection and I haven't seen one in ages. Is it well illustrated and are there any listings of a/c flown by these two aces? Best regs, Steve. |
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Re: Ofw.Johann Klein 1/JG76, later III/JG52.
Steve
There is a recent second edition in German, and it has more photos, but all additions have very good photo collections. Some serial numbers are mentioned. Regards Russell |
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Re: Ofw.Johann Klein 1/JG76, later III/JG52.
Thank you Russell , I shall look at obtaining a copy of this book.
Best regs, Steve |
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Re: Ofw.Johann Klein 1/JG76, later III/JG52.
Does anyone know the fate of Johann Klein flying days in the Eastern Front? Did he survived WWII?
Edward L. Hsiao |
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