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Identity of missing airman?
Hi,
I bought a portrait photo of a Luftwaffe flier with an inscription on the back. It states he was lost on the 23rd November 1940. His first name is Theo. I cannot make out his surname although it clearly starts with an A. I could not find him on the Fold 3 site. Was he lost over England at that time? Many thanks Rick |
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Re: Identity of missing airman?
Hi Rick
It seems to be BS: Gefr Theo Appel vm (Ju 88/4D+CN, 5/KG 30) Appel is missing but was later legally pronounced dead. best wishes JoMe |
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Re: Identity of missing airman?
Hi JoMe,
Now you say it is Appel - it becomes obvious to read. Was he on a mission to England? Many thanks Rick |
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Re: Identity of missing airman?
Hi Rick
Yes, thats what I have: 23.11.1940 II(5)/KG 30 Ziel: Humbermündung/GB - unbek. Ort (unknown location) Ju 88 A-1 / 3125 / 4D + CN FF/unbek. Ursache (unknown cause) FF: Fw Georg Hoffmann vm BF: Uffz Willi Schupke vm (+) BS: Uffz Georg Gross vm BS: Gefr Theo Appel vm (+) best wishes JoMe |
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Re: Identity of missing airman?
Many thanks JoMe for your information.
Have a good day. |
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