2./I.KG 26 1H+CK WNr.5607 02.06 1940
Attacked
by Lou Jacobsen in his Gloster Gladiator 2.June 1940 in Narvik area. This
aircraft belonged to Kampfgeschwader 26 based at
Sola. The aircraft tried to limber back on one engine to its base. Low on
fuel they decided to make an emergency landing at lake Grøvelsjøen
on the Norwegian side of the border. The crew of four survived the landing
unhurt.
Flugzeugfürer Helmut Nord. Bordmech.Paule' ... 1.wart Kurt ... Bordfunker Heinz ... Four
days later they were picked up by a He115 See (S4+?K) from Hommelvik See.
