Crash of a Junkers JU.88A-1 off Port Seton: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Oct 16, 1939
Operator:
Registration:
4D+DH
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Westerland - Westerland
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The bomber departed Westerland-Sylt Airport on a reconnaissance mission. While cruising over the Firth of Forth, the aircraft was shot down by the pilot of an RAF Spitfire and crashed into the sea off Port Seton. Three crew members were rescued and a fourth was killed.
Crew:
Obgefr Krämer, †
Obltn Storp,
Fw Köhnke,
Fw Hielscher.
Crew:
Obgefr Krämer, †
Obltn Storp,
Fw Köhnke,
Fw Hielscher.
Probable cause:
Shot down by an RAF fighter.
