yes it was Rudi Winn flying Ju 88G-6 4R+DH with his two man crew of 1./NJG 2 on April 8, 1945. In Rökkers Chronic he mentions that Rudi shot down a B-17 but that is incorrect as it was a Halifax. Rudi's 3rd victory which earned him a EK 1.

Ok, thanks for mentionning that mistake I also had the B-17 listed instead of the Hali.

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I enjoy updating this thread from time to time.

Here's another photo which I've just rediscovered and scanned. Taken four years ago on my 'field trip' to the old RAF Bourn on the exact 60th anniversary of the day JB659 'J-Johnnie' took off from this very runway, never to return.




These old East Anglia airfields, in the depths of winter, are incredibly bleak and lonely places.

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This is excellent - obviously, the purchase of some old relics has led others to research the story as well.

A very nicely-produced private video at ; -

The Story Of Avro Lancaster JB659.

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,,and I've just realised that this video was made by 'Hanglands' - who has contributed to this Forum recently. Well done that man !

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