Richard T Eger
10-08-2002, 02:12 PM
In response to a request by Peter Evans for information on Uffz. Horst Perez, who landed his plane in England and was subsequently roughed up by his captors, member Harry Richards provided the following commentary:
"Harry Richards
Member
posted 06 October 2002 19:16
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Hello Peter,
You are most welcome. These things are meant to be shared and I am only to pleased to be able to help.
However, I do not believe that Horst Perez was "Brutalized" as such. Given the time period, the world political situation and the circumstances, I am more inclined to say that "over exuberant handling" is more likely the case.
If you wish to obtain a copy of that report, please contact:
Mr. K.L.Hatch
AHB3 (RAF) Ministry of Defence
Room 308, 3-5 Great Scotland Yard,
London SW1 2HW
There is a B&W photograph of 1190 with two guards standing at attention near both wing mounted cannons. There is also a shiny patch with a dot in the middle of it, that appears to be a bullet hole with the paint missing around it, on the upper engine cowling just behind the propeller spinner.
In my opinion, with the right trajectory, a direct strike on the engine coolant header tank and an excellent cause for an engine failure.
Perhaps there is an RAF pilot somewhere who is short of one confirmed victory?
Best Regards,
Harry."
The entire thread can bo found on the topic "Uffz. Horst Perez" on the "Open Discussion Forum".
Regards,
Richard
"Harry Richards
Member
posted 06 October 2002 19:16
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Hello Peter,
You are most welcome. These things are meant to be shared and I am only to pleased to be able to help.
However, I do not believe that Horst Perez was "Brutalized" as such. Given the time period, the world political situation and the circumstances, I am more inclined to say that "over exuberant handling" is more likely the case.
If you wish to obtain a copy of that report, please contact:
Mr. K.L.Hatch
AHB3 (RAF) Ministry of Defence
Room 308, 3-5 Great Scotland Yard,
London SW1 2HW
There is a B&W photograph of 1190 with two guards standing at attention near both wing mounted cannons. There is also a shiny patch with a dot in the middle of it, that appears to be a bullet hole with the paint missing around it, on the upper engine cowling just behind the propeller spinner.
In my opinion, with the right trajectory, a direct strike on the engine coolant header tank and an excellent cause for an engine failure.
Perhaps there is an RAF pilot somewhere who is short of one confirmed victory?
Best Regards,
Harry."
The entire thread can bo found on the topic "Uffz. Horst Perez" on the "Open Discussion Forum".
Regards,
Richard