Oblt. Burghardt?? II./KG 200 loss of Feb 3rd 1945 - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Andreas Brekken · #1 14th February 2005, 15:46

Hi, guys.

According to GenQu6Abt II./KG 200 lost a FW 190A8 on this day near Hagenow.

The pilot is given as Otto Burghardt, but in my list the surname is stricken and a new name written in pencil or ink, which I cannot read.

Has anyone got further information??

Regards,
Andreas

red-star25 · #2 14th February 2005, 18:14

Hello Andreas!

The name was changed to Burkhard.
It is written with pencil above the old name.

Regards
Dirk

Andreas Brekken · #3 14th February 2005, 18:30

Thanks a lot,

Andreas

Tomislav Haramincic · #4 14th February 2005, 22:50

Hi Andreas,

Oblt. Otto Burkhard was one of the pilots from KG30 attached to the 6./KG200. He was shot down while a formation of three Mistels was jumped by P-51s from the 55th FG, which were looking for targets of oppertunety on their return flight from an escort mission over Berlin.
I guess that Burkhard together with Obgefr. Joachim Uhlig and Obfw. Arnold Klähn (both form KG30, also attached to 6./KG200), flew possible protection for the Mistels or they were on a training flight but in the area of engagement.
Oblt. Burkhard flew a Fw190 A-8 WNr.737 989.
The whole story is nicely recalled in Robert Forsyth's "Mistel - German composite aircraft and operations 1942 - 1945".

best regards,
Tomislav