Ju 87 loss on 16 December 1944

[Laurent Rizzotti]

Hello, I have a note without source saying that "On 16 December 1944 the Ju 87 D-5 D3+QH, WNr. 131 371 crashed at Inden, near Düren. Both crew, Fw. Firlus und Uffz. Lücke, bailed out and came back to German lines after eight days on the Allied side of the frontline."

I would like to confirm the above, and add the unit and the full names of the crew.

http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showth...ht=NSGR&page=2 shows one Ju 87 D-5 of NSGr 1 lost that day (a 100% loss) but the loss is listed as being during a non-operational flight, without enemy action. Still possible, but as the loss took place in Allied-held country, it was probably operational.

Probably the book "Die Einsätze der Nachtschlachtgruppen 1, 2 und 20 an der Westfront von September 1944 bis Kriegsende" has more on this loss, can someone confirm it ?

Thanks in advance