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Name : Werner Hoffmann Born : 1918 Died : 8th July 2011 Air Victories : 52.00 Awards : Knights Cross |
Born in 1918, Werner Hoffman began flying gliders in 1932 before joining the Luftwaffe in 1936, being awarded his pilots badge in June 1938. A month later, he was with 7./JG234 which, at the beginning of May 1939, became one of the first Destroyer units, I./ZG52. He was assigned to 4./ZG2 and took part in the Battle of France, scoring his first victory, a Spitfire, over Dunkirk. After being wounded, he served as a Staffelkapitan with Erganzungs Zerstorer Gruppe in Denmark, before retraining as a night fighter. Becoming Staffelkpitan of 5./NJG3, he took part in the Channel Dash operations. Hoffmann claimed two twin engine RAF bombers during the 1,000 bomber raid on the night of 25th - 26th June 1942, his first victories at night. In July 1943 he was appointed Gruppenkommandeur of I./NJG5. By the end of 1943, his victory total had increased to 18, but on 20th January 1944 his aircraft was damaged by a Lancaster bomber and he was forced to bale out. At the end of January 1944, he shot down three Halifaxes one night, followed by two Lancasters the following night. With further victories over four-engined bombers at night, his tally grew until the night of 16th - 17th March 1945, when his Ju88 was shot down by a Mosquito night fighter, thought to have been the 239 Sqn Mosquito of British Ace Dennis Hughes. He flew almost 200 missions, scoring 51 night and 1 day victories. Awarded the Knight's Cross in 1943, he was nominated for the Oak Leaves. Werner Hoffman passed away on 8th July 2011. |
Known Service Details : | |||||||
Squadron | Rank | Start of Service | End of Service | Known Dates | Aircraft | Airframes | Notes |
July 1938 | May 1939 | ||||||
May 1939 | 1940 | ||||||
1940 | unknown | ||||||
unknown | July 1943 | ||||||
July 1943 | March 1945 | ||||||
Artwork signed by this Pilot or Aircrew |
  Duel in the Dark by Robert Taylor. |
Known Victory Claims : | |||||||
Date | Rank | Squadron | Claimed | Location | Time | Aircraft Flown | Notes |
24/05/1940 | Ltn. | Dünkirchen | - | ||||
24/05/1940 | Ltn. | Dünkirchen | - | ||||
26/06/1942 | Oblt. | 6km SE Heide | 2.26 | ||||
26/06/1942 | Oblt. | 6km N. Busum | 3.24 | ||||
21/04/1943 | Hptm. | 1.5km E. Eggesin: 4000m | 0.45 | ||||
21/04/1943 | Hptm. | 500m S. Güt-Borkum: 3800m | 0.5 | ||||
25/06/1943 | Hptm. | 6278: 5300m | 1.24 | ||||
25/06/1943 | Hptm. | 1km S. Brasel: 4700m | 1.54 | ||||
25/06/1943 | Hptm. | 3km SW Erkelenz | 1.21 | ||||
29/06/1943 | Hptm. | 3km NW Lommel: 2000m | 2.18 | ||||
04/09/1943 | Hptm. | Mitte Berlin: 6000m | 0.32 | ||||
07/09/1943 | Hptm. | E. München: 5800m | 0.24 | ||||
07/09/1943 | Hptm. | S. München: 5000m | 0.45 | ||||
27/09/1943 | Hptm. | 50km S. Hannover: 4500m | 23.18 | ||||
18/10/1943 | Hptm. | 5-10km 030 ° Hannover: 5900m | 20.25 | ||||
22/10/1943 | Hptm. | 35km N.Kassel: 6100m | 21.14 | ||||
22/10/1943 | Hptm. | Buckeburg: 6300m | 21.32 | ||||
23/11/1943 | Hptm. | GF 3: 5000m [SW Berlin] | 20.08 | ||||
02/12/1943 | Hptm. | Berlin: 6500m | 20.23 | ||||
02/12/1943 | Hptm. | Berlin: 6500m | 20.34 | ||||
02/01/1944 | Hptm. | Berlin | 3.06 | ||||
20/01/1944 | Hptm. | EE-9: Berlin [20km NNE Rathenow] | 19.2 | ||||
29/01/1944 | Hptm. | DF-8: 5km N. Neuruppin | 3.12 | ||||
29/01/1944 | Hptm. | FH-5: Berlin | 3.27 | ||||
29/01/1944 | Hptm. | FH-5: 25km NE Berlin | 3.55 | ||||
30/01/1944 | Hptm. | Berlinmitte | 20.15 | ||||
30/01/1944 | Hptm. | Berlinmitte | 20.36 | ||||
15/02/1944 | Hptm. | TD 7: 5800m [Mecklenburger Bucht] | 20.48 | ||||
20/02/1944 | Hptm. | GB-9: 5900m [25km E. Braunschweig] | 2.51 | ||||
20/02/1944 | Hptm. | bei Stendal: 5000m | 3.17 | ||||
04/05/1944 | Hptm. | 15-20km S. Mailly le Camp: 3000m | 0.36 | ||||
04/05/1944 | Hptm. | 15-20km S. Mailly le Camp: 2500m | 00.36-37 | ||||
03/06/1944 | Hptm. | UB 3: 2000m [S. Elbeuf] | 1.24 | ||||
28/06/1944 | Major | 05 Ost S/OD: 3000m [Samer-Desvres] | 3.5 | ||||
29/06/1944 | Major | 04 Ost N/TH: 2000m [Fismes-Reims] | 0.58 | ||||
08/07/1944 | Major | 05 Ost S/TD-UD: 4000m [S. Gisors] | 1.31 | ||||
08/07/1944 | Major | RC-9/RD-4: 3200m [Blangy] | 1.4 | ||||
08/07/1944 | Major | 05 Ost S/RG: 3500m [St. Quentin] | 1.5 | ||||
13/07/1944 | Major | 04 Ost N/GL-3-CM 4: 2000m | 2.12 | ||||
13/07/1944 | Major | 04 Ost N/GL-2 od. GL-5: 1900m [10km SE Joinville] | 2.18 | ||||
15/07/1944 | Major | CL-24: 3000m [Pancey] | 2.1 | ||||
30/08/1944 | Major | RA: 3300m [25km NW Königsberg] | 1.37 | ||||
20/12/1944 | Major | MD-61: 4500m [E. Libau] | 17.19 | ||||
20/12/1944 | Major | OC-2: 4200m [E. Libau] | 18.09 | ||||
20/12/1944 | Major | OC-12: 3800m [E. Libau] | 18.28 | ||||
06/01/1945 | Major | Danziger Bucht | 21.12 | ||||
14/02/1945 | Major | SW Bad Kissingen | 22.11 | ||||
14/02/1945 | Major | SW Bad Kissingen | 22.58 | ||||
16/03/1945 | Major | E. Ansbach | 21.3 | ||||
16/03/1945 | Major | Ansbach | 21.26 | ||||
16/03/1945 | Major | SW Schwabisch Hall | 21.18 | ||||
08/04/1945 | Major | Weissenfels | 23 | ||||
| Aircraft for : Werner Hoffmann | ||
| A list of all aircraft associated with Werner Hoffmann. A profile page including a list of all art prints for the aircraft is available by clicking the aircraft name. | ||
| Aircraft | Info | |
Ju88 
Manufacturer : Junkers Production Began : 0 Retired : 0 Number Built : 15000 | Ju88 The German Junkers JU 88 twin engined Bomber of World war two. The first prototype first flew in December 1936 with a civilian registration of D-AQEN it managed a top speed of 360 mph. This would give the German air force the Luftwaffe a fast multi role bomber. The Junkers JU 88 was used as a night fighter, reconnaissance and Torpedo Bomber. In total there were 15,000 JU 88's built during the war JU88 losses unknown serial numbers at this stage 11/12.07.40: Target Avonmouth & Portishead: Ju 88A of I/KG 51 4 NCO's missing Failed to return and probably crashed into the sea. 11/12.07.40: Target Avonmouth & Portishead: Ju 88A of 3/KG 51 Ofw. Josef Rattel (F) killed 1 NCO injured 2 others uninjured This aircraft was unable to precisely identify the target because of intense flak. It suffered engine failure on the return flight and crashed and burnt out at Varnevil while on approach to landing. 22.08.40: Reconnaissance over Filton: Ju 88A-1, 7A+AL, of 3(F)/121 Ogefr. W.Kuhweide ( ) killed Ltn. R.Pfundtner ( ) POW injured Oblt. Baudler ( ) POW injured Flg. A.Leber ( ) POW injured Crashed at 16.00 hrs at Upcott Farm, Beaford, nr. Okehampton, Devon. Shot down by Spitfires of Green Section, 152 Sq. (Warmwell) following an attack by P/O. W.Beaumont. 11/12.04.41: Target Bristol area: Ju 88A-5, B3+GN of 5/KG 54 Uffz. Karl Funke (F) missing Fw. Josef Höhnhorst (Bf) missing Gefr. Heinz Bretschneider (Bs) missing Gefr. Horst Heller (B) missing Failed to return, probably crashed into the sea | |
Me110 
Manufacturer : Messerschmitt Production Began : 1938 | Me110 The Bf-110 grew out of Herman Gorings specifications for a multipurpose aircraft capable of penetrating deep into enemy airspace to clear the sky of enemy fighters in advance of German bomber formations. The aircraft would also be utilized as a long range interceptor, and as a ground support and ground attack bomber. The Bf-110 prototype first flew in 1936. The prototype was under powered with its Daimier Benz DB 600A engines. Several months passed before a go ahead was given for large scale production which commenced in 1938. Utilizing improved DB 601 engines, the early production 110s were as fast as any single engine fighter at that time, and had superior fire power. Their biggest apparent weakness was in the areas of armor protection for the crew, and in terms of maneuverability when compared to single seat fighters. The 110 was produced in large numbers and in many different variants. The 110D was the long range model. An additional belly tank was fitted to that aircraft, with several later variants having the more traditional drop tanks. The first serious test for the Bf-110 came during the Battle of Britain. About 300 Bf-110s were involved. They became easy prey for Hurricane and Spitfire pilots, and Bf-109s were often required to assist the 110s in their own defense. On August 15, 1940, which became known as Black Tuesday, the Bf-110s were ravaged by the RAF, and for the month over 100 aircraft were lost. On the Eastern Front the Bf-110 performed admirably in the early stages of Operation Barbarossa. With the Soviet Air Force weakened in the first several weeks of the attack, 110s were effectively utilized in a ground attack role. Ultimately, the Luftwaffe re-equipped a significant number of its 110s as night fighters. The aircraft performed well in this role because it was a good gun platform with sufficient speed to overtake the RAF night bombers. Such night missions were typically carried out with no Allied fighter escort, so the 110 night fighters would not have to engage or elude Allied fighters in this role. | |
| Squadrons for : Werner Hoffmann | ||
| A list of all squadrons known to have been served with by Werner Hoffmann. A profile page is available by clicking the squadron name. | ||
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JG234 Country : Germany Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of JG234 | JG234 Full profile not yet available. | |
NJG3 Country : Germany Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of NJG3 | NJG3 Nachtjagdgeschwader 3 (NJG 3) was a Luftwaffe night fighter-wing of World War II. NJG 3 was formed on 29 September 1941 in Stade from Stab./Zerstörergeschwader 26. 1./NJG3 operated in the Mediterranean area between Feb 1941 and Oct 1941 (Feb 1941 - May 1941 Sicily, Argos [X. Fliegerkorps]; May 1941 - Aug 1941 Benghazi [Fl. Fü. Afrika], Aug 1941 - Oct 1941 Derna [Fl. Fü. Afrika]). 2./NJG3 operated in the Smolensk area from Feb 1942 - Mar 1942 (Luftwaffenkommando Ost), and was stationed at Wittmundhafen Mar 1942 to Apr 1944 (1. NJ-Div., from May 1942 2. JD). 3./NJG3 was detached at Kastrup/Copenhagen, at least between Aug 1943 and Mar 1944 (2. JD). 4./NJG3 was detached at Westerland from Sep 1941 to 21 Jan 1944 (1. NJ-Div., from May 1942 2. JD). Another detachment operated from Mainz-Finthen in late 1941 (1. NJ-Div.). 7./NJG3 was detached at Lüneburg from Nov 1941 to Apr 1943, Kastrup/Copenhagen Apr 1943 to Nov 1943, and Nordholz Nov 1943 to Apr 1944. 8./NJG3 was detached at Lüneburg from Apr 1943 to Apr 1944. Other detachments were based at Ingolstadt and Wunstorf. (All under 1. NJ-Div., later 2. JD) Known aircraft that the squadron had shot down 31 December 1944: 1 Short Stirling , LJ 914 620 Sqn. Crew unknown. Near Lister (this is most likely by NJS Norwegen) 22 February 1945: 1 Short Stirling Mk IV. LK 566. 190 Sqn. Crew killed. Near Tvedestrand 25 February 1945: 1 Handley Page Halifax MK III. NA 103. 298 Sqn. Crew killed. Near Arendal 25 February 1945: 1 Short Stirling MK IV. LJ 925. 196 Sqn. 3 Bailed out, 3 killed. Near Arendal 30 March 1945: 1 Short Stirling MK IV. LK 119. 161 Sqn. Crew Killed. Near Tvedestrand 30 March 1945: 1 Short Stirling MK IV. LK 332. 299 Sqn. Crew Killed. Risör 30 March 1945: 1 Short Stirling MK IV. LJ 888. 196 Sqn. Crew Killed. Arendal | |
NJG5 Country : Germany Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of NJG5 | NJG5 Full profile not yet available. | |
ZG2 Country : Germany Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of ZG2 | ZG2 Full profile not yet available. | |
ZG52 Country : Germany Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of ZG52 | ZG52 Full profile not yet available. | |
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