The famous 2N+HN stopped by trees... - Page 4 - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

John Vasco · #31 11th October 2019, 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by robert

Hi,

John I think you have nailed it down.

Regards

Robert

Robert,

I now believe the following details are correct for this crash:
13th May 1940
Bf 110 C-1
2N+HN
W. Nr. 2837
Uffz. Schindler (Pilot)
Ogefr. Heinze (Bordfunker)
Force-landed and crashed into trees on edge of field near La Roche-en-Ardenne. Damage %age not known.
Both crew survived.

Thanks for your help in working this one out.

Clint Mitchell · #32 11th October 2019, 22:03

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Adriano Baumgartner · #33 11th October 2019, 22:13

To all those involved, congratulations for the amazing thread!

Some 20-25 years ago, this would be almost impossible. Computers, Internet and Forums like this one do give the opportunity to discover and match events of 79 years ago...

John Vasco, I had some of your books and your work on this thread and on the books I have read is amazing. Keep going!

Again, an amazing thread and piece of History!

A.

Adriano Baumgartner · #34 11th October 2019, 22:14

sorry (correction): "....I have some of your books..."

John Vasco · #35 11th October 2019, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clint Mitchell

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Clint,
It's been something of a long haul trying to identify date and place, but with the Flugbuch pages on page 1 of this thread, coupled with writing on the reverse of a photo, I think we have got there. There was also, as you point out, the in-depth consideration over quite a period of time regarding the W. Nr. also. I think we can all take satisfaction from an ultimate job well done.

Tim O. · #36 11th October 2019, 23:50

I agree. Nice teamwork everyone!

robert · #37 12th October 2019, 18:24

I have a question: why mods deleted an important statement of Clint Mitchell?

Nick Beale · #38 12th October 2019, 19:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by robert

I have a question: why mods deleted an important statement of Clint Mitchell?

It was a private dispute between one member and another which the poster was asked to pursue through private means. Unfortunately he appeared unreceptive to this request.

John Vasco · #39 19th October 2019, 14:48

Photos now received. Here's a 1200 dpi scan of the distance shot:

Matolion · #40 19th October 2019, 17:42

Few trees from both sides of the road (compared to other photos of this aircraft)