German – Junkers JU88 – 9K + AA

The crash took place on August 12th, 1940 at the Bridgecourt Farm. The plane was being flown by Kommodore Oberst Dr. Fisser of KG 51 (head quarters flight), who is infamously known for being the highest senior German pilot to be involved in a crash on the island. They were conducting an assault on Ventnor Home Chain Radar installations; however, immediately after the assault, hurricanes and spitfires from 213 began harassing them.

The Junkers received very little cover from the Bf110s that were providing assistance, and their height was a significant drawback. They were attacked a few minutes later, at 12:25, and brought down close to Godshill, which is located to the south of Bridgecourt farm.

During the crash landing, the aircraft caught fire, and Dr. Fisser passed away as a result of the injuries he sustained. Lt. Schad Sdfhr Norhelfer and two other crew members, including Schad, were taken prisoner and survived the war as prisoners of war.

Image is not the actual plane but reference picture. Please review other images on source site.

• 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)