Cause of Death: |
Killed in action, Kittyhawk II AK949, aircraft failed to return from an armed reconnaissance patrol over the Bardia area, Libya. May have been shot down by Friedrich Korner, 2./JG 27. Aircraft took off for attack on artillery positions. Aircraft was last seen in area over friendly troops but did not return to base. Hans Joachim Marseille made 3 claims against 112 Sqn this day |