Oberfeldwebel August Wiese Crew - 5./KG1

[Tim O.]

Hi Guys

I have found some photos in an album I just obtained. The caption says that Oberfeldwebel August Wiese's crew (from 5 Staffel, KG1) was shot down 400km behind the lines between Luga and Leningrad. They walked home in 8 days.

Is anyone aware of this story? If so I would love to know more.

The images show the crew in Russian clothes and back in uniform. It looks like only three made it home. None is wearing the rank insignia of an Oberfeldwebel so maybe Wiese was a Feldwebel at the time or maybe these are borrowed clothes. Wiese is not shown on the KG1 loss list as far as I can see so I believe he is one of these men.

Any information will be most welcome.

[hucks216]

Have you tried the 12 O'Clock High Forum? They have members who have a lot of loss files for various units.

[Tim O.]

Thanks Hucks

I will try there.

[Pitomnik]

Nice photo !
I found this - in some auction !

[Ian Jewison]

Old thread but only just come across it!

Basic Loss Data:
27.06.1941 5./K.G.1 (Luftflotte 1) (Riga) Aerial combat with fighters.

Aircraft:
Junkers Ju 88 A-5 WNr. 4296 V4 + ON

Crew:
Fw. Wiese, August. Pilot
Fw. Haustein, Martin. Observer
Uffz. Wuigk, Armin. Air Gunner
Uffz. Leibold, Friedrich. Wireless Operator (Killed)

/Ian

[Tim O.]

Thank you Ian. The names and crew positions you provide and badges in the photo allow us to identify Wiese as the fair-haired, balding Feldwebel with plasters on his head. Very helpful indeed!

[Tim O.]

Nice photo !
I found this - in some auction !

Thanks Pitomnik - I saw this too. If only my funds allowed...!