Junkers JU.88 | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

The airplane was returning to base following a bombing mission over southeastern England. While on a night approach to Gilze-Rijen AFB, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in Snijders-Chaam, anout 7 km southwest of the airfield. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Gfr Kurt Ludischer, pilot,
Gfr F. Rohde, radio operator,
Gfr H. Dempewolf, air gunner.

Crash of a Junkers JU.88A-5 in Eindhoven

Date & Time: Dec 5, 1940

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The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in Eindhoven, injuring both crew members.
Crew:
Gfr Andreas Reydt,
Uffz Eugen Bock.

Crash of a Junkers JU.88A-5 in Beverwijk

Date & Time: Nov 30, 1940 at 1700 LT

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Brussels - Brussels

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While flying in poor weather conditions, the crew was forced to make an emergency landing in Beverwijk. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and there were no casualties.

Crash of a Junkers JU.88C-4 into the North Sea: 3 killed

Date & Time: Nov 23, 1940

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Junkers JU.88

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R4+BB

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Flight

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Bombing

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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Gilze-Rijen - Gilze-Rijen

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347

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The airplane departed Gilze-Rijen AFB on an operation to England. It failed to return to its base, probably after it crashed somewhere into the North Sea. No trace was found. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Maj Karl-Heinrich Heyse, pilot,
Uffz Richard Fiedler, radio operator,
Uffz Herbert Bauda, mechanic.

Crash of a Junkers JU.88C-4 off Noordwijk: 3 killed

Date & Time: Nov 23, 1940

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Junkers JU.88

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R4+BK

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Flight

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Bombing

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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373

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The airplane departed Gilze-Rijen AFB on an operation over England when it crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea off Noordwijk. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Ofw K. Schlicht, pilot,
Gfr H. Nitz, radio operator,
Uffz W. Marschall, mechanic.

Crash of a Junkers JU.88C at Gilze-Rijen AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 23, 1940

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Junkers JU.88

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R4+??

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Military

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The bomber crashed in unknown circumstances at Gilze-Rijen AFB. Two crew members were killed and two others were injured.
Those killed were:
Ofw P. Schach, pilot,
Gfr R. Hirschmann, radio operator.

Crash of a Junkers JU.88A-5 in Gemert

Date & Time: Nov 19, 1940 at 2320 LT

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Junkers JU.88

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4D+?L

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Gilze-Rijen - Gilze-Rijen

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The airplane departed Gilze-Rijen AFB on an operation over England. While over the target area at night, it was hit by enemy fire. The crew was able to evacuate the area but was eventually forced to make an emergency landing in Gemert, Netherlands. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and all four crew members evacuated safely.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Junkers JU.88A-5 in Bapaume-Grévillers: 4 killed

Date & Time: Nov 19, 1940

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Junkers JU.88

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Takeoff (climb)

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Bombing

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Bapaume - Bapaume

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3231

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The airplane departed Bapaume-Grévillers Airfield on an operation to England. Just after takeoff, it went out of control and crashed. All four crew members were killed.

Crash of a Junkers JU.88A-5 off Whitburn: 4 killed

Date & Time: Nov 17, 1940 at 0845 LT

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Junkers JU.88

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F6+HL

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Flight

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Bombing

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426

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The airplane was shot down by gunfire from HMS Southsea and crashed into the sea off Whitburn. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
Lt Paul Thallmaier, pilot,
Uffz Henry Maisbaum, observer,
Fw Albert Leise, wireless operator,
Uffz Paul Hippenstiel, air gunner.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Junkers JU.88A-1 in Tilburg

Date & Time: Nov 13, 1940 at 0630 LT

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Junkers JU.88

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4D+?M

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The airplane suffered an engine failure and crash landed in Tilburg. All four crew members evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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Engine failure.