Date: 8th November 1943
Unit: Stab/Fernaufklãrungsgruppe 122
Type: Junkers Ju 88D -1
Werke/Nr. 430593
Code: 4U + UH
Location: Near Pescara, Italy.
Pilot: Major Helmut Orlowski (Gruppenkommandeur) Killed
Observer: Hauptmann Karl-Heinz Hilbig Killed
Radio/Op: Oberfeldwebel Albert Kelbsch Killed
REASON FOR LOSS:
This aircraft of 1./(F)123 was being piloted by the Gruppenkommandeur of (F)122 Major Helmut Orlowski. During the flight they were attacked by fighters (P-40) and it is believed that they were shot down by 1/Lt Clarence F Musgrave of the 65th FS, 57th FG one mile off Pescara, Italy.
Major Orlowski was awarded the Knights Cross just a few weeks earlier on the 19.09.1943 and was decorated with the award personally by General Bülowius on the 06.10.1943, just two days before his death.
Major Helmut Orlowski pictured here after recieving the Knights Cross
Research & Photos by Melvin Brownless ARS December 2008
