III./Kampfgeschwader 27 in the Mediterranean?

[Joda87]

Hi,

Is there any data about the actions of III/KG 27 Boelke in Mediterranean theater of operation in October 1944?

I've a WP of ObLt Henkel (7./KG27) who was MIA in oct 1944, and according to WW2.dk list of Officers it was shot down near Crete

In his WP the list of operation register "Operations against USSR and Mediterranean"

Thanks in advance

[byron-]

02.10.44 7./KG 27 He 111 H 20 (1G+CR, W.Nr. 701691) 100% with FF. Oblt. Claus-Wilhelm Henkel

[Joda87]

Yes exactly; is there any data about the actions led by the III/KG 27 in the Mediterranean during October 1944?

I cannot find info about the unit service in the mediterranean.

Thanks!

[byron-]

They transported back units from Rhodes and Crete

[Joda87]

Sounds good thanks a lot.
May I know the source of this info?

[byron-]

There are reports of pilots shot down by the British.
Kampfgeschwader 27:mit He 111 H20 Anfang 10.1944 bei der Räumung von Dodekanes und Kreta mit 20 He 111 H 20 ab 30.09.1944 mit der III. Gruppe in GR bei der Räumung von Dodekanes und Kreta.
Kdr. der III. Gru. Major Karl Meyer, Flgpl. Kalamaki, ab 08.10 Flgpl. Mega, N.O., und BO. Oblt. Gompert,
St.Kpt. 7./27 ab 07.09.44 Hptm. Walter Graseman, Stabsoffz., St.Kpt. 8./27 ab 10.01.44 Hptm. Karl Anselm.
Am 04.10 Kdr. Major Meyer und die obengenannten Hauptleute wurden nach Deutschland zurückgerufen.
Die Führung des Rests der Gruppe übernahm Oblt. Günther Jäschke als Einsatzstaffel "Amboss",

[Joda87]

Great, thank you.

You wrote that they carried back troops from greek islands: is was a bomber unit not a transport.. according to you how is this possible?
They flew with different transport planes due to the critical front situation?

[Graham Boak]

Heinkels were used as transports on several occasions in the later war years, before the identification of specific Transport Geschwader. Clearly their semi-civil origins helped. Any convenient unit would be used.

[Joda87]

Thank you very much guys , mich appreciated

[Frank Olynyk]

Joda87,

You might also check Chronik Kampfgeschwader Nr. 27 Boelcke Band VI, Teil 5: 01.01.1944 - 31.12.1944

http://www.christian-schmidt.com/pro...oducts_id=6082

Enjoy!

Frank.