Map Coordinates

[Richard T Eger]

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rek@korky.mv.com
Question on Claim list meaning
Thu Nov 9 17:30:34 2000


In Tony Wood's claims file (http://www.ww2.dk/misc/claims.pdf) , an entry is listed for 25.02.44, as follows:

Maj. Heinz Bar 6./JG 1 B-17 HSS 05 Ost S/US-1/5, Heilbronn, 5.000m 14.45 190 - yes

What is meant by 05 Ost S/US-1/5, Heilbronn, 5.000m?

Is this a location?

Thanks,

Bob Korkuc
rek@korky.mv.com

[Richard T Eger]

From TOH!:

Jim P.
Re: Question on Claim list meaning
Thu Nov 9 18:33:30 2000


05 Ost S/US-1/5 -- map co-ordinates

Heilbronn -- city of

5.000m -- altitude 5000 meters

[Richard T Eger]

From TOH!:

Bob Korkuc
Map Coordinates
Thu Nov 9 19:58:47 2000


05 Ost S/US-1/5 -- map co-ordinates

What exactly does it mean though?

O5 Ost S - 5 Degrees South?

Can you offer more as how to interpret this particular map coordinates?

Bob

[Richard T Eger]

From TOH!:

RodM
Planquadrat System
Thu Nov 9 20:57:16 2000


see Andreas Brekken's article on his, "Eagles Over Norway" site - this clearly explains the LW map system.

5 Ost S is split into 100 boxes, running west to east and north to south. These were designated with letters from AA through to UU (with the letter I not being used). These
boxes were further subdivided, hence the reference to 1-5.

I hope that the map below illustrates the point:

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=1289853&a=9561897&p=31485544

[This message has been edited by Richard T Eger (edited 10 December 2000).]

[Richard T Eger]

From TOH!:

Bob Korkuc
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
Thu Nov 9 22:09:24 2000


Thanks your response was quite Helpful.

Bob

[Richard T Eger]

From TOH!:

Bob Korkuc
Eagle's Over Norway URL?
Thu Nov 9 22:55:58 2000


Could you tell me what the URL is for the site?

Thanks,

Bob

[Richard T Eger]

From TOH!:

Bob Korkuc
Eagles Over Norway URL
Thu Nov 9 23:23:54 2000

http://www.stormbirds.com/eagles/

I was able to find it myself.

Thanks again.