German – Junkers JU87b – S2 + LM

On August 8, 1940, a hostile aircraft made St. Lawrence on the island its permanent its home after making an emergency landing there during World War II. After engaging in combat with the 145 Squadron Hurricane P3896 P/O PL Parrot, which had taken off from Westhampton at 16:15 hours, the Stuka subsequently started its descent. The Junkers’ plane went down at St. Lawrence close to the west of the chute. Despite coming to a stop in a tree, it did not do a significant amount of damage to the surrounding area. After that, the aeroplane was collected by road trailer so that information and intel on this type of aircraft could be gathered.

Unfortunately, Unterffizir Schubert, the pilot,  passed away but Uffz Pittroff, his crewman, managed to live and was captured by the enemy.

Note: The map positions are best estimate in this case, do you know any better?

Note: Images of the aircraft displayed reflect the type of aircraft and are not those of the specific.

• http://www.luftwaffephotos.com

• http://www.luftwaffephotos.com
• All images are of similar aircraft and not the specific plane in question.
• Wight Air Wrecks – A T Gilliam ISBN 0-7524-2376-2
• Battle in the Skies – H J Leal (IWCP)