16.09.40 1KG54 Junkers Ju 88A-1 Wnr.7087 Hptm. Henke
Hi Guys,
I am currently in contact with the nephew of Willi Henke, the ill-fated pilot of the Ju 88 that crashed at Withybrook. We are hoping that some of our great forum members may have more localized information regarding the crash.
My contact has sent me a scan of his uncle, this will be added to our website in due course. At this time I am slowly constructing the page. So far I have the A.I.(k) Report No.555/1940 plus a scan of a newspaper cutting showing some minor wreckage in the field. If anyone has anything further we would really like to hear from you.
Regards,
Melvin
By: Arabella-Cox - 8th February 2014 at 12:48
Hi Vulcan558
I have sent you a pm….
Regards,
Melvin
By: vulcan558 - 7th February 2014 at 23:52
Intresting, I live on the doorstep of Withybrook vilage, would be intrested in anymore on this story.
By: Arabella-Cox - 7th February 2014 at 22:34
Hi cabbage & Beaufighter VI,
Thanks for taking the time to help, yes info from Blitz 2, not sure which wartime newspaper run the story? The info from Beaufighter is very interesting, maybe I need to check Balloon Command files? Are they held at the NA?
Thanks again guys!
Melvin
By: Beaufighter VI - 7th February 2014 at 21:32
Hit balloon cable site 4, 916 Squadron, wrecked, bombs exploded. 2 killed, 2 POW. Also a statement that bombs were jettisoned over Coventry.
By: cabbage - 7th February 2014 at 20:05
Hi Melvin,
There is a brief mention of this in the book “The Blitz, Then and Now” volume 2. Do you have the details as mentioned in said book?
Regards, Cabbage
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