Junkers Ju 88 A-4 Lakselv/ Banak, Finnmark

5./II./KG 30 (Luftflotte 5) 4D+HN* WNr.0881506 05.04 1942

Damaged by Russian AA-fire during a mission over Murmansk. The aircraft crashed just before
arriveing Banak airport at 03.20. Oblt.Günter Barrenscheen (KIA). Uffz.Albert Hölpert (KIA).
Uffz.Max Gries (KIA). Uffz.Alfred Recksch (KIA). * code not confirmed

The crew were buried at Banak, but later moved to the German Cemetery at Botn-Rognan.

Right: Picture of Oblt. Günter Barrenscheen. Kindly provided by Melvin Brownless via Mike Matthe.

28.07 2007 © kjell sørensen/morten moe
The tail wheel
JFM standard, engraved W.Nr plate found at the site.
Oblt. Günter Barrenscheen