Date: 11th September 1944
Unit: 9 Staffel/Jagdgeschwader 53
Type: Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6
Werke/Nr. ?
Coded: 9 + I
Location: Gross Eichen, Germany.
Pilot: Unteroffizier Hermann Heck Baled out
REASON FOR LOSS:
This aircraft was shot down in combat with P-51 Mustangs, pilot baled out safely. This was Uffz Heck's 6th combat mission. Previously on the 29.08.44 he shot down a B-17 Flying Fortress and damaged another. He was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class on the 18.09.44.
Photo shows Uffz Heck after receiving his Iron Cross 2nd Class (via Sohl)
