Oblt E-G Drunkler, 12 /NJG1 Jun '43

[Frasera]

Hi Guys,
Looking for information on Oberleutnant Ernst-Georg Drunkler of 12 /NJG1, who shot down Stirling III BK799 (OJ-O) of 149 Sqn over Ijsselmeer, Holland on 22 Jun 1943.
Interested in Crew, Aircraft type, Crew history.
Crew of OJ-O buried at Wonseradeel (Makkum) NL.
Required for site addition.
Many thanks

Alan Fraser
http://www.stirlingpilot.org.uk

[Chris Goss]

Druenkler (note umlaut over U) Born 8 Jul 20, promoted to Oblt 1 Dec 41, to Hptm 1 Oct 44; believe still alive at the end of the war. I think I have photo of him somewhere

[Frasera]

Thanx Chris,
A solid reply, as usual :-) . Understand he was a Knights Cross holder? A Photo would be great. The Stirling in question (see first post) was Stirling III BK 799, taken on-charge, 21st Apr '43. SOC 1st Jul.

OJ-O, from 149 Sqn. RNLAF-41 (37) recovery party recovered parts of this aircraft from the Ijsselmeer in April 1969.
The aircraft was on a raid to Krefeld, and was shot down by Oblt Ernst-Georg Drunkler of 12 /NJG 1 on the night of 22 June ‘43. Any idea of Aircraft type?

Crew was:
J Lowrie Pilot
J Atkinson Flt Eng
F Waite A.G.
D Fudge Wop/AG
F Hurd A.G.
A Coull Bomb Aimer

Also on board, according to records, was Flying.Officer. D.H. Lyne - (probably on a "Famil" Op?)It is interesting to note that there are no entries for Lyne in the CWGC!
Thanks again for your Sterling (sic) efforts!
Regards
Alan F

[Chris Goss]

Correct-started with II/ZG 2 in May 42 then to 2/NJG 5 in Oct 42, IV/NJG 1 in May 43, 13/NJG 5 in Aug 43, , 1/NJG 5 in Feb 44 ending up in 7/NJG 3 at the end of the war. 102 ops, 47 kills, 45 at night. I was wrong, no photo apart from what is in the RK book. Perhaps some of our nightfighter specialists could add more or help

[Frasera]

Hi Chris,
Pardon my ignorance but what is the RK Book?
TIA
Alan

[Erich]

from a listing in my data E-Georg's Stirling victory was his 3rd of his 47 kills. The RAF bomber going down at 02.39 hrs. Does this match with the records ?

E-Georg also had 2 B-17's shot down during the day and 7 kills unconfirmed.

The RK book referred to is Ernst Obermaiers Ritterkreuzträger der Luftwaffe, volume 1

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[advsmt]

Hi

Ernst-Georg Druenkler died 12.3.97 in Sottrum. I have a signed photo but it only the same as in Obermaier.

[Frasera]

Originally Posted by advsmt

Hi

Ernst-Georg Druenkler died 12.3.97 in Sottrum. I have a signed photo but it only the same as in Obermaier.

Hi there, Any chance of a scaned copy of the signed photo? Easy to pass to my site, http://www.stirlingpilot.org.uk.
Thanx in Anticipation .....
Alan F

[Frasera]

Originally Posted by Erich

from a listing in my data E-Georg's Stirling victory was his 3rd of his 47 kills. The RAF bomber going down at 02.39 hrs. Does this match with the records ?

Erich, it does indeed! The RNLAF got some remains out of the water in April '69, but didn't know the aircraft details...


The RK book referred to is Ernst Obermaiers Ritterkreuzträger der Luftwaffe, volume 1

Thanks, I will try and source.

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Alan Fraser
http://www.stirlingpilot.org.uk.

By the way, going to the last reunion of 15, 90, 149 and 620 Sqn RAF (Stirlings and Lancs) at Mildenhall in 2 weeks. Anyone need info on these sqn's??
A

[advsmt]

Picture sent