German Stuka pilot brought down in Alamein Campaign, Egypt

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Title

German Stuka pilot brought down in Alamein Campaign, Egypt

Content partner

Alexander Turnbull Library

Collection

TAPUHI

Description

Original caption reads: 'This Lt in the Luftwaffe, piloted a Stuka during the Flanders Campaign, has been in action on the Eastern Front and took part in the capture of Crete. He was bombing the NZers at Alamein, when a Hurricane put his motor out of action, and as he was gliding over our lines NZ Bofors gunners finished him off.' Photograph taken in July 1942, possibly by W A Whitlock. Other - May be same image as DA-02553 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellu...

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Format

Image

Date created

Jul 1942

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23026527

Locations

Egypt

Related subjects

World War, 1939-1945 / Campaigns / Egypt / Prisoners and prisons, German / Air pilots, Military

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