16.02.1943 9./KG51 Junkers Ju 88A-4 Wnr.3527 Lt. Dold

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Mission: Not known.

Date: 16th February 1943

Unit: 9 Staffel./Kampfgeschwader 51

Type: Junkers Ju 88A-4

Werke/Nr.(88)3527

Code: 9K + PT

Location: 20 km NE of Saporoshje, Ukraine.

CREW:

Pilot: Leutnant. Niklaus Dold - Killed. Born 25.12.1921 In Konstanz.

Observer: Feldwebel. August Truczinski - Killed. Born 30.03.1915 in Dortmund.

Radio/Op: Unteroffizier. Heinrich Hummel - Killed. Born 18.01.1918 in Russelsheim.

Gunner: Unteroffizier. Max Diessl - Killed. Details not known.

Main image - L to R: Lt. Niklaus Dold, Lt.Richard Pahl (KIA 19.4.1944 England) and Oblt. Johannes Richter (MIA Russia 17.09.1942) via Millert.

REASON FOR LOSS:

This aircraft was involved in a mid-air collision with Junkers Ju 88A-4 Wnr.(88)1398.

Burial detail:The planned transfer to the collective cemetery in Kharkov was not possible. Their names, with the exception of Max Diessl are listed in the memorial book of the cemetery.

Research and Compiled by Mike Matthe, Rene Miller, Matti Salonen and former member M.Brownless. Updated March 2015. Page reconstructed by Alexander D King September 2025.

Heinrich Hummel on his wedding day (Matthe)
Heinrich Hummel with respective parents (Matthe)
Heinrich Hummel (Matthe)
Heinrich’s death notice (Matthe)

Tags: Niklaus DoldMax DiesslAugust TruczinskiHeinrich Hummel

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