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Old 2nd December 2013, 21:58
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Luftwaffe plane landing in Sweden 5. 10. 1944

Hello,
I´m looking for details about following incident who remained mystery for me:
On 5 October 1944 an Luftwaffe plane of unknown type deserted (?) from Germany and landed in Sweden. Crew was interned.
Between the crew members was an airman (rank unknown, but possibly NCO) Hermann Poidinger, born 22 Feb 1923 in Czechoslovakia. After landing he volunteered for the Czechoslovak Army (in Britain).
Does anybody, please, any details about circumstances, identity of all crew members, their plane, unit etc?
Thanks in advance.
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Old 2nd December 2013, 22:33
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Re: Luftwaffe plane landing in Sweden 5. 10. 1944

Jiri,

Here is a link to the a/c in question;

http://www.forcedlandingcollection.s...088-MC202.html

I guess it is Emil sitting on the tail in the second photo.

From Bo Widfeldts books on aircrafts that ended up in Sweden during WWII I can find that it is noted that Emil Poidinger was interned in Vägershults camp for Germans and that he was not returned. He was alone in the Macchi.

If you find out more i am interested in knowing the full story.

Best Regards
Peter
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Old 7th December 2013, 11:01
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Re: Luftwaffe plane landing in Sweden 5. 10. 1944

Many thanks, Peter. A very useful info.
Your correction is true. Pilot´s full name was Erich Hermann Poidinger.
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