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5. Nachtjagdgeschwader 1
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Crashed at Glimes at May 30, 1943
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Recovered on March 3, 2001
Oberleutnant Fritz Engau was surprised by the tail gunner of a Wellington
bomber on the raid of May 30, 1943. He had to bale out with his radio
operator near Glimes. BAHA members Nicolas Clinaz and Yves Empain were
able to find the exact spot. Few remains of the Messerschmitt night fighter
were found, including a prop blade and parts of the armament.
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