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There is a rogue group of copyright infringers who have stolen a much earlier version of my data - from at least 10 years ago - and have the affrontery to publish that, along with using my name, on their poorly researched website. They claim this is the 'original' Kracker Archive, a ridiculous claim since my Archive has been in a state of continuous development for over 30 years and nobody - NOBODY - has the original. They have no right to use my name or my data and readers who come across this nonsense should do nothing to encourage theft of this nature. I am outraged by this blatant theft and misrepresentation of my lifetime's work. The ONLY person I have ever authorized to publish my data and use my name is Kelvin Youngs, who earned my trust and respect many years ago and is authorized by me to publish my work on whichever website he organizes, currently this being its present home at the highly respected Aircrew Remembered.

 

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#	Pilot (↑)	Rank	Born	Place	Score (↑)	Units	Aircraft	Awards	*************Notes*************	Photo	Links	AuthorComments
1	Frank, Rudolf	Lt (postm.)	1920/08/19	Karlsruhe, Grünwinkel	45	1./NJG 3 (06/42), 2./NJG 3 (06/43), 6./NJG 3 (11/43), 3./NJG 3 (04/44 Vechta)	Bf 110, Fw 190 in Wild Boar Unit, Bf 110 G-4 "D5 + CL" Werknr 720074 (lost 27/04/44)	RK (06/04/44) EL (No 531, 20/07/44 postm.) Deutsches Kreuz - Gold (17/10/43) EP (09/08/43) EK 1 (15/04/42 CK) & EK 2 (04/07/41 CK) Night Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold (14/01/44 CK) Medaille "Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42" (Ostmedaille, CK)Medaglia commemorativa della campagna italo-tedesca in Africa (CK) Glider Badge B	KilledInAction (KIA) 27 April, 1944 when his Bf 110 G-4 was struck by a Lancaster of RAF No. 12 Sq. at Heese, which was falling to the ground near Eindhoven, Holland. Added: A part of the wing was torn apart, CK) Frank was killed in the ramming. The stricken G-4 crashed at Heeze Holland, the remaining crew disposition unknown (DeSwart). His 23rd victory, a Lancaster at Oud Kembeek, east of Lingen, on 18 November, 1943. He scored a double victory over two "4 mot" in the Lüneburg area on 15 February, 1944. He scored five victories on 20 February, 1944. A Lancaster 10 km NW of Venlo on 23 April, 1944. Another Lancaster on 27 April, 1944, no location. He was one of the most successful Night Fighter pilots of his squadron. 183 combat missions. All his victories were Night victories. Added: He bailed a total of 3 times during combat missions and had several crash landings (CK). Ofw Frank burial: Block Z, Row 6, Grave 149. His R/O, OFw Hans Georg Schierholz and Gnr Fw Heinz Schneider (WIA) bailed safely (it was Schierholz"s 4th jump out of a stricken aircraft (CK) (SGLO). Courtesy CK	Rudolfs former crew members Courtesy CK	Archive Report Operational Record
2	Frank, Rudolf	Uffz				2/NAGr-3	Bf 110G-3	EP(8/9/43) EK 1 & 2 Observer Operational Clasp	Vermeer EP Awards List (FF)
3	Marggraf, Rudolf	Oblt				4/KG-27	He 111H-16 Werk # 160445 "IG + BM" (lost)	Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(4/28/43) EK 1 & 2 EP (9/28/42), Bomber Operational Clasp	MIA 14 July, 1943 after being hit by flak in Map Quadrant QU 61121 during a mission, but some of the crew survived. Remaining crew: Uffz Heinrich Kuhlmann, Observer, Uffz Erich Ruoff, R/O; Uffz Arnim Köhler, Gunner and Uffz Karl Frank, Mechanic. Marggraf was known to survive. Jager Blatt 6/2004.
4	Stoer, Rudolf	Ogefr				10(Pz)/SG-9 (Reich Def Ost)	Ju 87G-2/VII Werk # 492695 (lost 2/13/45)	Dive Bomber Operational Clasp	Both he and his R/O, Ogefr Frank Hoffmann were KilledInAction (KIA) 13 February, 1945 after being hit by flak, location not reported. Ju 87 Loss List
5	Wagner, Bernhard	Lt	10/1/1918	Düsseldorf		9/KG-76 (11/40 Cormeilles-en-Vexin)	Do 17 Werk # 2798 (lost)	Bomber Operational Clasp	KIA 15 November, 1940, on a London raid by an RAF Blenheim of No.25 Sq., piloted by Sgt Sidney Victor Holloway with AC Frank Fildes, R/O and Sgt James Douglas Culmer, and AA fire. The AC crashed at Latton Priory Farm, Rye Hill, Harlow, at 11:55PM. Remaining crew: Fw Rudolf Grömmer (MIA), Uffz Walter Hoeckendorf (KIA), Fw Albert Haas (KIA) and Gefr Franz Heilleg. The deceased are all buried in a single grave in the German War Cem. at Cannock Chase, Blk 9, Row 2, Gr 9 (D.Drury).

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