Willi Resche´s Tempest kill from April 14,1945 - Aircraft of World War II

seesul · 01-21-2008, 04:38 AM

Hello friends,

believe most of you know the story of low level dogfight of Willi Reschke´s TA-152 vs Mitchell´s Tempest from April 14th, 1945.
W/O Mitchell (486. Sqn, New Zealender) was KIA probably when his emergency landing failed.
I´m looking for the picture of W/O Mitchell. Has anyone got this picture?

seesul · 01-21-2008, 12:17 PM

no new zealander here?

Erich · 01-21-2008, 12:32 PM

Roman I think I've got a pic somewhere in my files but it will be in our book with the mission covered quite indepth from Willi some years ago from a symposium he attended with Herr Loos and several other aces back in the 90's

ccheese · 01-21-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Erich

..... but it will be in our book with the mission covered quite indepth from Willi some years ago .....

Erich: Am I going to live to see this book hit the streets ?

Charles

Erich · 01-21-2008, 12:39 PM

yes you will, give it another 10 years Charles .......

ccheese · 01-21-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Erich

yes you will, give it another 10 years Charles .......

Boy ! Is that wishful thinking. Ten years ?

Charles

Erich · 01-21-2008, 12:44 PM

wishful as to the extension of your life or the book being published ? no most likely another year, doubtful any more than that really, but again in might be 2 volumes, not sure just yet

seesul · 01-21-2008, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erich

Roman I think I've got a pic somewhere in my files but it will be in our book with the mission covered quite indepth from Willi some years ago from a symposium he attended with Herr Loos and several other aces back in the 90's

OK Erich, let me know when the book will be finished.
Willi Reschke got a picture of Mitchell but doesn´t want to show it to anyone which I fully understand and accept. It´s too touching for him. He stood in front of his grave during funeral. He got this picture from one New Zealander that wrote a book about New Zealanders serving in RAF during WW2. Don´t know the name of this book.
That´s why I asked here...
Willi Reschke´s son told me a nice story. He was in New Zealand in 90´s and because he knew that his father was in touch with one New Zealander due to to the book (about New Zealanders in RAF), he noted his address, found his house, knocked on the door and told him:"Hi, Willi Reschke says hello to you and I´m his son." This guy was pretty kicked out as he didn´t expect it...

ccheese · 01-21-2008, 12:49 PM

Wishful as to the extension of my being. Put my name on the reserve list
for the book.

Charles

seesul · 01-21-2008, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccheese

Wishful as to the extension of my being. Put my name on the reserve list
for the book.

Charles

...and mine just behind Charles.My wife likes to pay for the books sent from usa

Erich · 01-21-2008, 01:07 PM

I 'll keep everyone in touch I meet with the co-author/publisher one on one this summer

seesul · 01-21-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Erich

I 'll keep everyone in touch I meet with the co-author/publisher one on one this summer

Is it Jerry or is it secret?

lesofprimus · 01-21-2008, 07:21 PM

Im pretty sure its Jerry, cause thats the only publisher Erich talks about...

Erich · 01-21-2008, 07:36 PM

maybe, ............ maybe not !

bigZ · 01-21-2008, 08:09 PM

Nahh he's working with Monogram. Should be ready by the 1st 1/4 of 3006?

01-21-2008, 04:38 AM	#1
seesul Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Zlin, Czech Republic Posts: 2,489	Willi Reschke´s Tempest kill from April 14,1945 Hello friends, believe most of you know the story of low level dogfight of Willi Reschke´s TA-152 vs Mitchell´s Tempest from April 14th, 1945. W/O Mitchell (486. Sqn, New Zealender) was KIA probably when his emergency landing failed. I´m looking for the picture of W/O Mitchell. Has anyone got this picture? __________________ Roman Susil Zlin, Czech Republic ...a friend of Joe Owsianik,So. Plainfield, NJ, a former left waist gunner from B-17G ''Tail End Charlie" from 2ndBG,20th Sqdn who was forced to bail out on Aug. 29th, 1944 over my country. Last edited by seesul; 12-15-2008 at 10:37 AM.

01-21-2008, 12:17 PM	#2
seesul Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Zlin, Czech Republic Posts: 2,489	no new zealander here? __________________ Roman Susil Zlin, Czech Republic ...a friend of Joe Owsianik,So. Plainfield, NJ, a former left waist gunner from B-17G ''Tail End Charlie" from 2ndBG,20th Sqdn who was forced to bail out on Aug. 29th, 1944 over my country.

01-21-2008, 12:32 PM	#3
Erich the old Sage Join Date: May 2004 Location: Platonic Sphere Posts: 10,774	Roman I think I've got a pic somewhere in my files but it will be in our book with the mission covered quite indepth from Willi some years ago from a symposium he attended with Herr Loos and several other aces back in the 90's __________________ Rip it up !

01-21-2008, 12:39 PM	#5
Erich the old Sage Join Date: May 2004 Location: Platonic Sphere Posts: 10,774	yes you will, give it another 10 years Charles ....... __________________ Rip it up !

01-21-2008, 12:44 PM	#7
Erich the old Sage Join Date: May 2004 Location: Platonic Sphere Posts: 10,774	wishful as to the extension of your life or the book being published ? no most likely another year, doubtful any more than that really, but again in might be 2 volumes, not sure just yet __________________ Rip it up !

01-21-2008, 12:49 PM	#9
ccheese Older Than Dirt Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 7,309	Wishful as to the extension of my being. Put my name on the reserve list for the book. Charles __________________ I can only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look good either....

01-21-2008, 01:07 PM	#11
Erich the old Sage Join Date: May 2004 Location: Platonic Sphere Posts: 10,774	I 'll keep everyone in touch I meet with the co-author/publisher one on one this summer __________________ Rip it up !

01-21-2008, 07:21 PM	#13
lesofprimus Minister of Whoopass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island Native in Mississippi Posts: 17,500	Im pretty sure its Jerry, cause thats the only publisher Erich talks about... __________________ My IL2 Video Tribute to My Grandfather: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtzN5RuNNJk

01-21-2008, 07:36 PM	#14
Erich the old Sage Join Date: May 2004 Location: Platonic Sphere Posts: 10,774	maybe, ............ maybe not ! __________________ Rip it up !

01-21-2008, 08:09 PM	#15
bigZ Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 558	Nahh he's working with Monogram. Should be ready by the 1st 1/4 of 3006? __________________ Lord Flasheart: [about planes] Always treat your kite like you treat your woman. Lieutenant George: How do you mean, sir? Do you mean, take her home at the week-end to meet your mother? Lord Flasheart: No! I mean get inside her five times a day and take her to heaven and back! Captain Blackadder: I'm beginning to see why the suffragette movement are wanting the vote. Lord Flasheart: Hey, hey! Any girl who wants to chain herself to my railings and suffer a jet movement gets my vote! Last edited by bigZ; 01-21-2008 at 08:14 PM.

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