Uffz Ottomar Kruse 8/JG26

[Melvin Brownless]

Hi to all,

Searching for information regarding the shooting down of Uffz Ottomar Kruse over Belgium during 1944? I was in contact with this pilot a few years ago and he told me he was shot down in a Fw 190. I am searching for details regarding the aircraft, Wnr. etc and who possibly shot him down. Any information would be appreciated.

Regards

Melvin

http://www.aircrewremembrancesociety.com/

[Franek Grabowski]

I may give you some more details on one of his previous combats if you are interested.

[Melvin Brownless]

Hi Franek,

Thanks for your post! I know that Ottomar had at least two victory claims for August 1944, the first on the 16.08 when he shot down a P-51 at 14.35 hours, the second a P-38 on the 25.08 at 13.55 hours. Any further information would be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards

Melvin

http://www.aircrewremembrancesociety.com/

[Brian Bines]

Hi Melvin,

According to The JG26 War Diary by Donald Caldwell ( which has several mentions of this pilot) Kruse was shot down and taken POW on 16 Sept 44. He was flying Fw190A-8 171505 and was shot down at Nutherveld at 1810hrs by a P47 of 50FG,

Regards

Brian Bines

[Melvin Brownless]

Hi Brian,

Many thanks for that info its much appreciated!!!
Just waiting to hear from Franek as he has details regarding one of Ottomar's victories. Once again many thanks for your help.

Kind regards

Melvin

http://www.aircrewremembrancesociety.com/

[Franek Grabowski]

No, no, he was shot up over Beauvais on 18 August.

[Brian Bines]

Franek,

According to the War Diary book on the 18th. Aug. Kruse landed at a race-track with combat damage, and was told by a Labour Service officer he was in Arras. On the 16th he had claimed a P51 of 354 FG at Rambouillet and on the 25th. Aug. a P38 of the 474 FG near Beauvais (pilot James Austin) . That Kruse was taken POW on 16th Sept. and had two victories also shown in Prillers JG 26 history.

Regards

Brian Bines