100 years ago today - 28 July 1917

[Graeme]

SATURDAY, 28 JULY 1917

General Headquarters, July 29th.

“Yesterday there was again great activity in the air and fighting was continuous. On the night of the 27th-28th inst. important railway stations and two hostile aerodromes were bombed by our aeroplanes, and during the day a number of other bombing raids, as well as much photographic and artillery work, were carried out by us with success. In air fighting 16 German machines were brought down, and 14 others were driven down out of control. In addition two hostile observation balloons were brought down in flames. Thirteen of our machines are missing.”

Artillery Co-operation - 128 hostile batteries were successfully engaged for destruction by artillery from aeroplane observation.


Photography – 1,022 photographs were taken during the day.

The RNAS reorted that no photographic reconnaissance was undertaken, the weather being too bad. A reconnaissance was carried out at day-break over the Barrage. There were the usual fighter patrols in the area and over the Fleet together with Anti-Submarine patrols by Seaplanes.

A night bombing raid was carried out by Handley Page machinres of No 7 Squadron RNAS; forty-two 112-lb and twelve 16-lb bombs were dropped on Brugeoise Works and an explosion caused; fifty-two 112-lb bombs were dropped on the railway lines and junctions at Thourout, Middelkerke and Ghistelles, a series of explosions being caused at the former.

Enemy Aircraft -

Lt Grey & 2nd Lt Rose, 55 Sqn, two-seater crashed - when returning from a bombing raid, Lt Grey & 2nd Lt Rose, 55 Squadron, dived on a two-seater and opened fire and after two bursts one of the EA's wings crumpled up and it crashed

Capt P G Taylor, 66 Sqn, Albatros out of control

Capt W R G Pearson, Capt R M Williams, Lt St C C Tayler and 2nd Lt T E Salt, 32 Sqn, Albatros C destroyed Pilkem at 05:30/06:30

Capt B E Baker & Lt G R Spencer and Lt J A W Binnie & Cpl V Reed, 48 Sqn, Albatros Scout in flames Ghistelles - Zevecote at 08:15/09:15
2nd Lt R L Curtis & 2nd Lt D P F Uniacke, 48 Sqn, Albatros Scout out of control Ghistelles at 08:15/09:15

While escorting bombing machines, 48 Squadron engaged three Albatros scouts. Capt B E Baker & Lt G Spencer fired at one EA which dived away and was then attacked at closer range by 2nd Lt Binnie & Cpl V Reed and fell in flames. Lts V Curtis & D Uniacke drove down another EA out of control

Lt T A Doran and 2nd Lt W R Brookes, 23 Sqn, Aviatik C destroyed east of Polygon Wood at 08:50/09:50 - while on Offensive Patrol, 2nd Lts W R Brookes and T A Doran, 23 Squadron, attacked two Aviatiks east of Polygon Wood and destroyed one

Flt Sub-Lt W L Jordan, 8N Sqn, Albatros Scout out of control Lens - La Bassée at 09:15/10:15

Flt Sub-Lt R R Thornley, 8N Sqn, Albatros Scout out of control Lens - La Bassée at 09:15/10:15

Lt H W Joslyn & Pte F A Potter, 20 Sqn, Albatros Scout out of control Kezelbars at 09:15/10:15

Lt R M Trevethan & Lt C A Hoy, 20 Sqn, Albatros Scout out of control Kezelbars at 09:15/10:15

2nd Lt R M Makepeace & Pte S Pilbrow, 20 Sqn, Albatros Scout out of control Kezelbars at 09:20/10:20

Capt P F Fullard, 1 Sqn, two-seater crashed Korentje at 09:50/10:50
Lt L F Jenkin, 1 Sqn, Albatros Scout crashed north of Wervicq at 10:00/11:00
Lt L F Jenkin, 1 Sqn, two-seater destroyed Zandvoorde at 10:10/11:10

An Offensive Patrol of 1 Squadron engaged five Albatros two-seaters over Comines. Capt P F Fullard drove one down and followed it for about five minutes, after which the EA fell and crashed. Shortly after, ten EA scouts attacked our patrol and were reinforced by 12 more. Lt L F Jenkin engaged one painted green with black stripes and after 40 rounds it fell in a spin and crashed. Near the end of the patrol Lt Jenkin, and a DH5, dived at an EA two-seater and destroyed it.

2nd Lt J K Campbell, 29 Sqn, Albatros Scout out of control Gheluvelt at 11:00/12:00

2nd Lt C W Cudemore, 29 Sqn, Albatros Scout broke up Gheluvelt at 11:00/12:00 - Ltn d R Alfred Niederhoff, Js11, Kia [Becelaere, west of Terhand at 11:00/12:00] ?

Sgt A Harvey-Bathurst, 29 Sqn, Albatros Scout out of control Gheluvelt at 11:00/12:00 - Ltn d R Alfred Niederhoff, Js11, Kia [Becelaere, west of Terhand at 11:00/12:00] ?

Capt W C Campbell, 1 Sqn, Balloon in flames Westroosebeke - Gheluwe at 13:50/14:50
Capt W C Campbell, 1 Sqn, Balloon in flames south-east of Houthulst at 14:10/15:10

Captain W C Campbell, 1 Squadron, saw five balloons up between Westroosbeke and Gheluwe and attacked the northerly one first, which burst into flames and fell. He attacked a second but his gun jammed and he returned to his aerodrome. On clearing the jam, he returned to the lines and attacked another balloon which fell in flames

Flt Lt R R Winter and Flt Sub-Lt N M MacGregor, 6N Sqn, DFW C crashed Nieuport at 16:00/17:00 - Flight Sub-Lt N M Macgregor and Flight Lt R R Winter, 6 Squadron RNAS, destroyed one EA

Flt Sub-Lt J H Forman, 6N Sqn, Albatros Scout out of control south of Wilskerke at 16:15/17:15

Lt J W Boumphrey, 66 Sqn, Albatros out of control at 16:45/17:45

2nd Lt M B Frew & 2nd Lt G A Brooke, 45 Sqn, Albatros Scout destroyed south of Comines at 17:00/18:00 - an Offensive Patrol of 45 Squadron engaged eleven Albatros scouts near Comines and one was shot down by 2nd Lt M B Frew and Lt G A Brooke

Flt Cdr G G Simpson and Flt Sub-Lt F J W Mellersh, 9N Sqn, Aviatik C out of control Middlekerke at 17:35/18:35

Capt W A Bishop, 60 Sqn, Albatros Scout in flames Phalempin at 18:10/19:10 - Captain W A Bishop, 60 Squadron, saw three ÉA in the neighbourhood of Phalempin and shot one down in flames

Maj E G Joy & Lt F Leathley, 57 Sqn, Albatros Scout out of control Ingelmunster at 18:30/19:30
Maj E G Joy & Lt F Leathley, 57 Sqn, Albatros Scout broke up Ingelmunster at 18:30/19:30
2nd Lt H E Biedermann & L/Cpl Clarke, 57 Sqn, Albatros Scout in flames Ingelmunster at 18:30/19:30
Capt H R Harker & Lt W E B Barclay, 57 Sqn, Albatros Scout out of control Ingelmunster at 18:30/19:30

When returning from a bombing raid, De Havilland 4s of 57 Squadron met a formation of Albatros scouts. 2nd Lt Biedermann & L/Cpl Clarke shot down one EA in flames, Major E G Joy & 2nd Lt F Leathley shot down two others, one in flames and the other seen to crash, while Capt H Harker & Lt W Barclay shot down one EA out of control

Flt Sub-Lt R F P Abbott, 3N Sqn, Albatros Scout out of control north of Nieuport at 18:30/19:30 – Flight Sub-Lt R F P Abbott, who had separated from his flight owing to engine trouble, was attacked by 3 EA Scouts. He shot one down completely out of control and then had to break off the fight owing to his cowling coming adrift and jambing his propeller and causing him to nose-dive. However, he recovered control and made a forced landing on the beach; his machine was considerably shot about; Ltn Albrecht Crusemann, Js17, Kia [over the Nieuport Mole at 18:35/19:35] ?

Capt H L Satchell & Lt A N Jenks, 20 Sqn, Albatros Scout out of control north-east of Tourcoing at 18:30/19:30

2nd Lt E L Ardley, 66 Sqn, EA out of control at 18:35/19:35

2nd Lt F G Huxley and 2nd Lt W A Pritt, 66 Sqn, Albatros Scout crashed east of Roulers at 18:35/19:35 - an Offensive Patrol of 66 Squadron joined other British machines fighting EA and 2nd Lt W A Pritt shot one down which was seen to crash; Hptm Gustav Stenzel, Js8, Kia [over Rumbeke] ?

Lt T V Hunter, 66 Sqn, Albatros Scout out of control east of Roulers at 18:35/19:35; Ltn d R Fritz Berkemeyer, Js35, ftl [?]

Lt T C Luke, 66 Sqn, Albatros Scout in flames east of Roulers at 18:45/19:45 - an Offensive Patrol of 66 Squadron joined other British machines fighting EA and Lt T C Luke fired 60 rounds into a scout which fell in flames; Hptm Gustav Stenzel, Js8, Kia [over Rumbeke] ?

Lt O H D Vickers & Sgt J J Cowell, 20 Sqn, Albatros Scout out of control east of Messines at 18:45/19:45

Lt W V T Rooper, 1 Sqn, Albatros Scout out of control Becelaere at 19:10/20:10; Uffz Friedrich Thässler, Js35, Kia [Westroosebeke at 19:00/20:00]

Lt R T C Hoidge, 56 Sqn, Albatros Scout out of control Dadizeele at 19:30/20:30

Lt D S Wilkinson, 56 Sqn, Albatros Scout broke up north-west of Roulers at 19:30/20:30 - Lt D Wilkinson, when at 14,000 feet, met eight EA over Roulers. He dived and fired at one scout which broke to pieces in the air, then crashed; Ltn Gustav Nolte, Js18, Wia, Dow [Roulers at 20:00/21:00] ?

Lt R T C Hoidge, 56 Sqn, Albatros Scout broke up west of Roulers at 19:30/20:30 - Lt R T C Hoidge, 56 Squadron, saw an EA manoeuvring in circles behind a Sopwith Camel, so followed on the outside of the EA, then throttled back, crossed the circle, and fired at very close range. The EA fell to pieces and crashed; Ltn Gustav Nolte, Js18, Wia, Dow [Roulers at 20:00/21:00] ?

more to come

Graeme

[Graeme]

SATURDAY, 28 JULY 1917

Enemy aircraft -

Capt F H Laurence, 70 Sqn, Albatros out of control Roulers at 19:40/20:40

Capt N W W Webb, 70 Sqn, Albatros Scout crashed Roulers at 19:40/20:40 - machines of 70 Squadron met six EA and Capt N Webb picked out the leader and fired and it fell straight to the ground in a vertical nose-dive and crashed

Capt N W W Webb, 70 Sqn, Albatros Scout out of control east of Polygon Wood at 19:50/20:50

Flt Sub-Lt W M Alexander, 10N Sqn, Albatros Scout out of control Dadizeele at 19:50/20:50

2nd Lt S R P Walter, 32 Sqn, Albatros Scout out of control north-east of Bixschoote at 19:55/20:55

Flt Sub-Lt E V Reid, 10N Sqn, Albatros Scout destroyed Becelaere at 20:00/21:00

Capt H W Woollett, 24 Sqn, Rumpler C destroyed Scarpe Valley at 20:25/21:25

Capt I H D Henderson, 56 Sqn, Albatros Scout out of control Menin at 20:30/21:30

Casualties –

Capt N W Webb (Ok), 70 Sqn, Camel B3756 - damaged in combat with EA on offensive patrol

2nd Lt R C Hume (Pow), 70 Sqn, Camel B3823 – took off 19:00/20:00 and last seen during fight over Roulers on offensive patrol 19:50/20:50; Ltn Eberhardt Mohnicke, Js11, 4th victory [Becelaere – Moorslede at 20:00/21:00] ?

2nd Lt J C Smith (Kia), 70 Sqn, Camel B3874 – took off 19:00/20:00 and last seen during fight over Roulers on offensive patrol 19:50/20:50; Ltn Oskar von Boenigk, Js4, 2nd victory [Moorslede at 20:05/21:05] ?

2nd Lt T C Luke MC (Wia), 66 Sqn, Pup -

2nd Lt J B Hine (Pow), 66 Sqn, Pup A6216 - last seen flying west north of Dixmude at 5,000 feet on offensive patrol to Thielt 08:30/09:30; Uffz Emil Schäpe, Js33, 2nd victory [Draaibank at 08:45/09:45] ?

Lt H W B Rickards (Kia) 2nd Lt R H Corbishley (Kia), 57 Sqn, DH4 A7538 – took off 16:15/17:15 then missing from bombing and photography near Inglemunster; Oblt Eduard von Dostler, Js6, 19th victory [north-east of Courtrai at 17:50/18:50]

Lt H N S Skeffington (Kia) & Lt A C Malloch (Pow), 57 Sqn, DH4 A7448 – took off 16:15/17:15 then missing from bombing near Inglemunster; Oblt Eduard von Dostler, Js6, 20th victory [Ostroosebeke at 18:00/19:00] ?

Capt L Minot MC (Kia) & 2nd Lt S J Leete (Kia), 57 Sqn, DH4 A7540 – took off 16:15/17:15 then missing from bombing near Inglemunster; Ltn d L Hans Adam, Js6, 10th victory [Ostroosebeke at 17:55/18:55] ?

2nd Lt C G H Winter (Inj) & Lt E G Richardson (Inj), 52 Sqn, RE8 A4274 - shot down by AA near Wulpen Dam on artillery observation

Lt G H Walker (Kia) & 2nd Lt B G Beatty (Kia), 45 Sqn, 1½ Strutter A1031 – took off 07:45/08:45 and last seen in combat near Polygon Wood on patrol; Ltn Ernst Hess, Js28, 5th victory [Westhoek – west of Ypres at 10:10/11:10]

Sgt R A Yeomans (Ok) & Dvr W A Fellows (Wia; dow 29-Jul-17), 45 Sqn, 1½ Strutter A8766 ?

2nd Lt L A McPherson (Kia) & P7015 2/AM F Webb (Kia), 43 Sqn, 1½ Strutter A8787 – took off 17:35/18:35, report that Sopwith shot down over Hulloch by machinegun fire from trenches on line patrol 19:40/20:40

2nd Lt G N Goldie (Wia) & Lt G F Dracup (Wia; Dow), 42 Sqn, RE8 A4566 – took off 08:45/09:45 then damaged by AA on artillery observation

2nd Lt T E Salt (Ok), 32 Sqn, DH5 A9421 - engine hit by AA force landed and overturned on offensive patrol near Brielen

2nd Lt R G Ottey (Kia), 32 Sqn, DH5 B353 - attacked from above by 2 EA over Polygon Wood and last seen diving vertically during aerial combat at 4,000 feet near Zandvoorde on offensive patrol; Ltn d R Walter Stock, Js6, 2nd victory [south of Deinze at 18:00/19:00] ?

2nd Lt J K Campbell (Kia), 29 Sqn, Nieuport 23 B1678 – took off 10:30/11:30 then missing from escort and inner patrol

Capt H O D Wilkins (Pow), 27 Sqn, Martinsyde G.102 A3986 – took off 17:10/18:10 and last seen flying west 1 mile north-east of Hooge on bomb raid Lichtervelde 19:00/20:00; OffStllv Sattler & Ltn Horauf, FAb45 ?

2nd Lt C F Briggs (Ok), 23 Sqn, Spad VII B3529 - crashed in forced landing due engine failure during pursuit of EA Langemarck - Warneton

2nd Lt J T P Jeyes (Ok) & 2nd Lt M L Hatch (Ok), 21 Sqn, RE8 A3627 - force landed and overturned Hospital Farm near Elverdinghe due petrol giving out on artillery observation

Lt F B Best (Ok), 19 Sqn, Spad VII B3565 - shot up in combat and force landed Bailleul on 2nd patrol

? (Ok) & 2nd Lt G R Willis (Wia), 18 Sqn, DH4 - ground fire

Flt Sub-Lt E V Reid (Kia), 10N Sqn, Triplane N5483 – last seen circa 08:00/09:00 going down over Roulers apparently okay; anti-aircraft fire?

Flt Sub-Lt J H Forman (Wia), 6N Sqn, Camel N6358 – shot up in combat out to sea 17:10/18:10 and forced to land

? (Ok) & 2nd Lt C J L Harrison (Wia), 5 Sqn, RE8 - anti-aircraft fire

7170 Sgt W R Clarke (Wia) & 2nd Lt F P Blencowe (Inj), 4 Sqn, RE8 A4691 – took off 11:25/12:25 then attacked by 5 EA, pilot wounded and lost consciousness, observer brought machine back but crashed in forced landing near Godewaersvelde on photographic-reconnaissance

2nd Lt G B Buxton (Kia), 1 Sqn, Nieuport 17 A6680 – took off 08:55/09:55 then engaged 4 EA on DOP last seen diving towards Zonnebeke with 4 EA on tail 09:25/10:25; Gfr Scheerer & Uffz Sandner, SS30 ?

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Originally Posted by Graeme

SATURDAY, 28 JULY 1917


2nd Lt R G Ottey (Kia), 32 Sqn, DH5 B353 - attacked from above by 2 EA over Polygon Wood and last seen diving vertically during aerial combat at 4,000 feet near Zandvoorde on offensive patrol; Ltn d R Walter Stock, Js6, 2nd victory [south of Deinze at 18:00/19:00] ?

JWC and TJP have Stock's 2nd victory as an unidentified DH4, Bahnhof Kruis, 1900hrs.


Other claims:

Ltn G Meyer, Js22, Spad, Craonne, 0705hrs, unconfirmed.

Ltn J Jacobs, Js22, Spad, Craonne, 0705hrs, unconfirmed.

Obltn A v Tutschek, Js12, Triplane, Mericourt, 0730hrs, 19th victory.

Vfw M Krauss, Js27, G 100, Staden, 0745hrs, unconfirmed.

Obltn A v Tutschek, Js12, Nieuport, NW Lens, 1040hrs, 20th victory.

Vfw C Menckhoff, Js3, Camel, Gravenstafel, 1120hrs, 6th victory.

Vfw H Kullmer, Js6, Nieuport, N Terhand, 1150hrs, first victory.

Ltn J Jacobs, Js22, Spad, Soissons, 1200hrs, unconfirmed.

Ltn J Schmidt, Js3, Nieuport, Becelaere, 1210hrs, 8th victory.

Ltn J Schmidt, Js3, BE, Wilsbeke, 1210hrs, 9th victory.

Ltn W Bockelmann, Js11, Caudron, Merckem, 1720hrs, zlg.

Vfw F Matthies, Js20, Sopwith, Coxyde, 1720hrs, first victory.

OfStv M Muller, Js28, Sopwith 2, NE Ploegsteert, 1810hrs, 19th victory.

Obltn R Greim, Js34, Nieuport, Bannoncourt, 1840hrs, 4th victory.

Ltn J Czermak, Js6, DH4, SW Thielt, 1850hrs, first victory.

Ltn R Tuxen, Js6, DH4, E Ingelmunster, 1855hrs, 2nd victory.

Ltn E Hess, Js28, RE8, W Deulemont, 1950hrs, 6th victory.

Vfw R Francke, Js8, Spad, Bixschoote, zlg. Capt A Auger, CO Spa.3, KIA Woesten-Zuidschoote. Only French Spad lost this date in this sector.

Vfw A Schrader, Js31, Nieuport, Jeperen, first victory. A6783, 40 Sqn RFC, Lt D Godfrey POW.

JWC has Ltn H Adam, Js6, Sopwith, E Becelaere, 1210hrs, 8th victory.
ATL has this as this as a Nieuport Scout of 29 Sqn. In any case, this should read 9th victory.


Losses:

JWC has Uffz Friedrich Thassler, Js35, KIA "probably by 66 Sqn RFC".


Tony

[Graeme]

Adam made two claims on this date, his 9th and 10th:

'Nieuport 1' east of Becelaere at 11:10/12:10 - perhaps Nieuport 17 B1678, 29 Sqn RFC, 2nd Lt J K Campbell (Kia)

and

'DH' Ostroosebeke at 17:55/18:55 - perhaps DH4 A7540, 57 Sqn, Capt L Minot MC (Kia) & 2nd Lt S J Leete (Kia)

So far I've not been able to locate 'Bahnhof Kruis'.

The problem with matching Godfrey in A6783 with Schrader's claim is the fact that A6783 was lost on 14 July!

C'est la vie, n'est pas?

Graeme

[otteypm]

2nd Lt R G Ottey (Kia), 32 Sqn, DH5 B353 - attacked from above by 2 EA over Polygon Wood and last seen diving vertically during aerial combat at 4,000 feet near Zandvoorde on offensive patrol; Ltn d R Walter Stock, Js6, 2nd victory [south of Deinze at 18:00/19:00]



Interesting reading these details, Raymond Ottey is my Great Grand Uncle and I have been trying to find some more details on him.

[Graeme]

My brief notes on Raymond Gascoyne Ottey:

2nd Lieut, (on prob,) R. G. Ottey, Leic. R., S.R., appointed a Flying Officer and to be seconded; Feb. 13th. 1917

claimed his sole victory, a two-seater shared with Capt W R G Pearson, Lt St C C Tayler and 2nd Lt E Pownall on 27 July 1917 while flying D.H.5 B353

shot down and killed on 28 July 1917 while flying D.H.5 B353

He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial at Faubourg-d'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France.

Graeme

[josquin]

Some additional details for 2/Lt. Raymond Gascoyne Ottey:
born in 1889, at Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, birth registered
at Burton during the second quarter of 1889. His father was Thomas
Ottey and the family was residing in Burton at the time of the 1911
Census. His Great War service began as an enlisted man, service
number 6019, with the London Regiment. He served with the 3rd
Battalion of the Leicester Regiment after his commission as a Second
Lieutenant, and was attached to the Royal Flying Corps later. You
can get copies of his officer's service record (WO 339/64783) and
his Medal Index Card (WO 372/15/71393) at the National Archives,
Kew.

Josquin

[R Gannon]

Originally Posted by otteypm

2nd Lt R G Ottey (Kia), 32 Sqn, DH5 B353 - attacked from above by 2 EA over Polygon Wood and last seen diving vertically during aerial combat at 4,000 feet near Zandvoorde on offensive patrol; Ltn d R Walter Stock, Js6, 2nd victory [south of Deinze at 18:00/19:00]



Interesting reading these details, Raymond Ottey is my Great Grand Uncle and I have been trying to find some more details on him.

Hi

It is a pity we don't have a time for this loss, but I am of the opinion that this paragraph from a 1 Sqn Combat Report holds clues to the downing of Lt Ottey. It concerns Lt LF Jenkin who was part of a 6 strong 1 Sqn OP (led by Capt PF Fullard) who had already battled German 2-seaters & Albatros scouts between Comines & Wervicq at 0950 - Jenkin (who would go on to be credited with 22 victories) apparently crashed a green & black stripped Albatros. The next paragraph reads;

'At 10.05am two 2-seaters were seen 8,000 feet over Zandevoorde. Lt Jenkin attacked one Aviatik with a DH5 - EA went down in slow left hand spin and crashed near Zandevoorde.'

32 Sqn were the only DH5 squadron at this juncture and there are no 2-seater claims by any of its pilots. It rather suggests Lt Ottey was the DH5 pilot.

The Js 6 claim by Lt Stock is a red herring. This was at 1900GT and JG I KTB gives SW Deinze and concerned an air battle with six 57 Sqn DH4's - Stock claim for De Haviland. One of six paid claims for three missing DH4's!!!

My money is with the Schusta 30 crew of Uffz Sander & Gefr Scheerer who claimed a Nieuport-1 NW Polygon. They would have been acting escort for a FAA 221 machine on artillery duty. Thus two machines. Again a time for their claim would be useful.

One might see a conflict of claim type & location - Zandevoorde is about 4km south of Polygon, but then again a 1 Sqn Nieuport (2Lt Buxton) was downed NW of Polygon at Zonnebeke - but last seen being chased down by 4 Albatros scouts, which rather rules out the 2-seater Schusta 30 claim.

If I might speculate; it may be that a ring around of the front by Schusta 30, after the crews return, received news of the downed Nieuport NW Polygon and they wrote up their combat report to suit. Airmen of both sides were poor on aircraft recognition.

Russ

[James A. Pratt III]

Herman Goring Fighter Ace:
LtndR Berkmeyer J 27 FTL Albatross 2069/16 this post has him in J 35?

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Originally Posted by James A. Pratt III

Herman Goring Fighter Ace:
LtndR Berkmeyer J 27 FTL Albatross 2069/16 this post has him in J 35?

From "The Jasta Pilots":

Ltn d R Fritz Berkmeyer, Js35 up to 19 Aug 1917. From 19 Aug to 29 Oct 1917 on Js27. KIA on the latter date.

Tony