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Gerhard Dittmann

Name : Gerhard Dittmann Died : 18th August 1943 Air Victories : 2.00

KIA 18 August,1943 while flying Bf 110G-4 Werk # 5479 G9 + FZ of 12/NJG-1 (Leeuwarden 7/43) against the British raid on Peenemunde. His R/O, Uffz Theophil Bundschu was also killed. The G-4 crashed at Marum, NE of Drachten Holland (DeSwart), shot down by a Beaufighter of RAF No. 141 Sq., piloted by F/O H.E.White and Radar Oper F/O M.S.Allan. Dittmann has no known grave, while Bundschu (geb 12/18/22) washed ashore on the island of Mando on 28 September, 1943, and was buried in the Fovrfelt Cemetery, Gr 22, on 4 October, 1943 (Source: Air War over Denmark). One known victory, a B-17 into the North Sea NW of Vlieland on 25 July, 1943. Another B-17 into the sea near helgoland on 26 July, 1943. "

Known Service Details :
Squadron	Rank	Start of Service	End of Service	Known Dates	Aircraft	Airframes	Notes
NJG1	Lt	unknown	18th August 1943		Me110		killed while flying Bf 110G-4 Werk # 5479 G9 + FZ of 12/NJG-1 (Leeuwarden 7/43) against the British raid on Peenemunde. His R/O, Uffz Theophil Bundschu was also killed. The G-4 crashed at Marum, NE of Drachten Holland (DeSwart), shot down by a Beaufighter of RAF No. 141 Sq., piloted by F/O H.E.White and Radar Oper F/O M.S.Allan Killed in Action

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Aircraft	Info
Me110 Click the name above to see prints featuring Me110 aircraft. Manufacturer : Messerschmitt Production Began : 1938	Me110 The Bf-110 grew out of Herman Gorings specifications for a multipurpose aircraft capable of penetrating deep into enemy airspace to clear the sky of enemy fighters in advance of German bomber formations. The aircraft would also be utilized as a long range interceptor, and as a ground support and ground attack bomber. The Bf-110 prototype first flew in 1936. The prototype was under powered with its Daimier Benz DB 600A engines. Several months passed before a go ahead was given for large scale production which commenced in 1938. Utilizing improved DB 601 engines, the early production 110s were as fast as any single engine fighter at that time, and had superior fire power. Their biggest apparent weakness was in the areas of armor protection for the crew, and in terms of maneuverability when compared to single seat fighters. The 110 was produced in large numbers and in many different variants. The 110D was the long range model. An additional belly tank was fitted to that aircraft, with several later variants having the more traditional drop tanks. The first serious test for the Bf-110 came during the Battle of Britain. About 300 Bf-110s were involved. They became easy prey for Hurricane and Spitfire pilots, and Bf-109s were often required to assist the 110s in their own defense. On August 15, 1940, which became known as Black Tuesday, the Bf-110s were ravaged by the RAF, and for the month over 100 aircraft were lost. On the Eastern Front the Bf-110 performed admirably in the early stages of Operation Barbarossa. With the Soviet Air Force weakened in the first several weeks of the attack, 110s were effectively utilized in a ground attack role. Ultimately, the Luftwaffe re-equipped a significant number of its 110s as night fighters. The aircraft performed well in this role because it was a good gun platform with sufficient speed to overtake the RAF night bombers. Such night missions were typically carried out with no Allied fighter escort, so the 110 night fighters would not have to engage or elude Allied fighters in this role.

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