Trying to find out what happened to my uncle Rudolph Morgenstern. He was shot down on a reconnaisance mission over Ladogasees (?). I have a copy of the letter telling of his missing in action, but further information that he was later seen in a Russion prison camp. Have tried Red Cross but no success. Have a copy of his pilot certificate. Doing my family history and interested in finding out what happened.
Thankyou for your reply. I have the original letter saying that he did not return from his flight on 8th April 1942. He took off at 10.30am with a navigator for an observation flight and with front... more
Well, I can find no losses for Do 17s on that date. I checked the Ju-88 losses and have 5 for the Eastern Front, and one is a recon unit, 4.(F)122. However, none are listed as MIA. Do you know if he... more
Thank you so much for your information and help! Rudolph was a pilot. There were indeed four in the plane. I havent got my printer/scanner linked up to my laptop at present but will do so tomorrow... more