Looking for Information on Hauptmann Günther Friedrich NJG.1

Hi all,

I’m currently doing some research into my relative Peter, the Wireless Operator/Air Gunner of Halifax DK191 of 427 Squadron RCAF.

He and his crew were shot down, supposedly by a German night fighter pilot, a Hauptmann Günther Friedrich of NJG1. Apparently he was chief technical officer of the unit, before he was himself killed in a collision with Hauptmann Hans Dieter Frank, on 27th September 1943.

I was wondering if anyone could suggest where I could find/help me source any evidence to back up his claim to have shot down my relative, and any other info about this mysterious officer – he barely appears anywhere on an internet search, aside the crash records. I also heard he was known to be a bit inventive with his claims!

I’m also, on a side note, wishing to get in touch with a man named Karl Lusink of the Aircraft Research Group Achterhoek (ARGA).

We emailed a few years ago, but he suddenly stopped answering. He was helping me research the crash of DK191.

Best wishes,

Chris