How do I locate a Luftwaffe Abschussmelding combat report?

[TMurray]

Hi there,

My great Uncle's Spitfire was shot down by Hpt Karl-Heinz Krahl (Stab. II/JG 53), on 10 March 1942 at Malta, Krahl's final victory. Is it possible to locate the combat report that Krahl would have completed?

Hope you can assist, I know this is a very long shot.

Tom

 

[Crimea_River]

Not sure who if anyone here can help. However if you sign up at Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum - Powered by vBulletin there are many researchers and authors there who may have or know how to go about obtaining such records.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

You might also want to get hold of Christoph at Military Aviation History and get ideas from him.

 

[TMurray]

Military Aviation History

Thanks, is this a forum? or is there a website for Christoph?

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

Thanks, is this a forum? or is there a website for Christoph?

I'm sorry, forgot to link. He's got social media presence on several platforms. I watch his vids on youtube, and before COVID he made regular visits to Bundesarchiv.

This is his Facebook link: Military Aviation History

This is his Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmpahmxWXajV0-tuMMzSzAg

I don't know that he'd have an answer, but I do know that his vids display a wealth of primary-source documentation of the type you're looking for, so while he probably won't have a direct answer to your question, I bet he could steer you in the right direction. Hopefully that's helpful to you.

 

[TMurray]

I'm sorry, forgot to link. He's got social media presence on several platforms. I watch his vids on youtube, and before COVID he made regular visits to Bundesarchiv.

This is his Facebook link: Military Aviation History

This is his Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmpahmxWXajV0-tuMMzSzAg

I don't know that he'd have an answer, but I do know that his vids display a wealth of primary-course documentation of the type you're looking for, so while he probably won't have a direct answer to your question, I bet he could steer you in the right direction. Hopefully that's helpful to you.

Awesome, thank you, I just found his Twitter page, Christoph Bergs.

 

[TMurray]

Awesome, thank you, I just found his Twitter page, Christoph Bergs.

Would you have an email address for Christoph?

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

Would you have an email address for Christoph?

This appears to be it. I've never emailed him, and it's labeled "for business" so I can't speak to how he might respond, but it can't hurt to try: [email protected]

 

[Snautzer01]

Go with crimea river suggestion. Bunch of writers/ researchers there that know their stuff and will help if they can.

edit see that you did How do I locate a Luftwaffe Abschussmelding combat report? - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

 

[Snautzer01]

Aces of the Luftwaffe - Karl-Heinz Krahl pieces of his plane are in private hands.

and according to this nor a Spitfire but Malta / Hurricane (Z5140) "C" of 126 Sqn RAF flown by Sgt JM Mayall, killed

 

[TMurray]

Aces of the Luftwaffe - Karl-Heinz Krahl pieces of his plane are in private hands.

and according to this nor a Spitfire but Malta / Hurricane (Z5140) "C" of 126 Sqn RAF flown by Sgt JM Mayall, killed

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Yes, that's incorrect. Krahl shot down Spitfire AB343 approx 1710hrs. The Hurricane was lost earlier in the day approx 1100hrs.

 

[Snautzer01]

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