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Ludwig Schmidt - Pilot Profile - Ludwig Schmidt

Ludwig Schmidt

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Victories : 16
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Country : Germany
Fought in : WW2
Fought for : Axis

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On the night of 12th September 1944, Lancaster NF958 (LS-M) of No.15 Sqn was lost in the skies above Mannheim when it was attacked by the Messerschmitt Bf.110G-2 of Ofw Ludwig Schmidt of II/NGJ 6, the bomber receiving hits to the bomb bay which ignited the incendiaries still in their racks. Five of the crew bailed out and were taken prisoner of war once captured. The pilot, F/O Norman Overend RNZAF, did not escape the aircraft. Flt Sgt Harry A Beverton was seen to leave the stricken Lancaster but was not seen again.<br><br><b>Crew of <i>Lancaster LS-M</i> :</b><br><br>F/O Norman Overend RNZAF<br>Sgt Barry J Howarth <i>(survived)</i><br>Sgt George B Thomson <i>(survived)</i><br>Flt Sgt John D Jones <i>(survived)</i><br>Flt Sgt Robert P E Kendall <i>(survived)</i><br>Flt Sgt Harry A Beverton<br>Sgt I Spagatner <i>(survived)</i>. Incident over Mannheim by Ivan Berryman.Click For DetailsB0428

Ludwig Schmidt

Squadrons for : Ludwig Schmidt
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NJG6


Country : Germany

Audax omnia perpeti - Boldness to endure anything

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NJG6

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Aircraft for : Ludwig Schmidt
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Me110


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Manufacturer : Messerschmitt
Production Began : 1938

Me110

The Bf-110 grew out of Herman Gorings specifications for a multipurpose aircraft capable of penetrating deep into enemy airspace to clear the sky of enemy fighters in advance of German bomber formations. The aircraft would also be utilized as a long range interceptor, and as a ground support and ground attack bomber. The Bf-110 prototype first flew in 1936. The prototype was under powered with its Daimier Benz DB 600A engines. Several months passed before a go ahead was given for large scale production which commenced in 1938. Utilizing improved DB 601 engines, the early production 110s were as fast as any single engine fighter at that time, and had superior fire power. Their biggest apparent weakness was in the areas of armor protection for the crew, and in terms of maneuverability when compared to single seat fighters. The 110 was produced in large numbers and in many different variants. The 110D was the long range model. An additional belly tank was fitted to that aircraft, with several later variants having the more traditional drop tanks. The first serious test for the Bf-110 came during the Battle of Britain. About 300 Bf-110s were involved. They became easy prey for Hurricane and Spitfire pilots, and Bf-109s were often required to assist the 110s in their own defense. On August 15, 1940, which became known as Black Tuesday, the Bf-110s were ravaged by the RAF, and for the month over 100 aircraft were lost. On the Eastern Front the Bf-110 performed admirably in the early stages of Operation Barbarossa. With the Soviet Air Force weakened in the first several weeks of the attack, 110s were effectively utilized in a ground attack role. Ultimately, the Luftwaffe re-equipped a significant number of its 110s as night fighters. The aircraft performed well in this role because it was a good gun platform with sufficient speed to overtake the RAF night bombers. Such night missions were typically carried out with no Allied fighter escort, so the 110 night fighters would not have to engage or elude Allied fighters in this role.

Known Victory Claims - Ludwig Schmidt

DATE

PILOT

UNIT

JG

CLAIMED

LOCATION

TIME

FRONT

20/08/1944Ofw. Ludwig Schmidt8NJG 6B-2414 Ost N/DK 5: 6000m [Mittrerkirchen]23.16Western Front
12/09/1944Ofw. Ludwig Schmidt2NJG 6Halifax260° vor Darmstadt: 2500m [70km W. Darmstadt]0.21Western Front
12/09/1944Ofw. Ludwig Schmidt2NJG 6LancasterE. Mannheim: 3000m22.55Western Front
08/01/1945Ofw. Ludwig Schmidt2NJG 6LancasterS. München22.31Western Front
14/01/1945Ofw. Ludwig Schmidt2NJG 6LancasterW. Giessen23.1Western Front
15/01/1945Ofw. Ludwig Schmidt2NJG 6Lancaster-0.36Western Front
28/01/1945Ofw. Ludwig Schmidt2NJG 6LancasterStuttgart23.28Western Front
02/02/1945Ofw. Ludwig Schmidt2NJG 6LancasterKarlsruhe23.21Western Front
15/02/1945Ofw. Ludwig Schmidt2NJG 6LancasterS. Chemnitz0.44Western Front
21/02/1945Ofw. Ludwig Schmidt2NJG 6HalifaxSW Worms20.39Western Front
21/02/1945Ofw. Ludwig Schmidt2NJG 6HalifaxS. Worms20.38Western Front
21/02/1945Ofw. Ludwig Schmidt2NJG 6HalifaxS. Worms20.34Western Front
16/03/1945Ofw. Ludwig Schmidt2NJG 6LancasterNuremburg21.39Western Front
16/03/1945Ofw. Ludwig Schmidt2NJG 6Lancaster-21.3Western Front
16/03/1945Ofw. Ludwig Schmidt2NJG 6Lancaster-21.07Western Front
17/04/1945Ofw. Ludwig Schmidt2NJG 6Halifax10km N. Gablingen3.44Western Front

Known Claims : 16

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