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#Pilot (↑)RankBornPlaceScore (↑)UnitsAircraftAwards*************Notes*************PhotoLinksAuthorComments
1 Schallmoser, Eduard "Rammer"Ofw4 (3)JV 44 (04/45 München-Riem)Me 262A-1a Werk# 111745 "White 5"
EK 1 & 2
A. Gallands JV 44 wingman. His 1st victory, he rammed a P-38 over Riem AP on 3 April, 1945. His 2nd victory, a B-26 in the Lanberg area on 16 April, 1945. His 3rd, a B-17 in the Munich area, involving a collision, on 17 April, 1945. On 20 April, 1945, he attacked a B-26 (victory # 4) formation and accidentally struck the tail of one of the Marauders. He bailed out as both AC fell to the ground. All victories in JV-44. Nickname "Rammer". Added: Re: the 17 April collision, Schallmoser's ac was hit by the lead bombers gunners, knocking out both engines and shattering the canopy. He lost control and collided with B-17G Ser# 43-38085, 305BS, "Towering Titan", which crashed at Babisnau. The incident was witness by Galland & Lt Klaus Neumann. Schallmoser bailed safely ("Me 262 Stormbird" book). Added: Schallmoser bailed on 20/04/45 after hitting the prop arc of the B-26 "44-68109" piloted by flight leader Lt James M Hansen, being followed by fire from the bomber gunners and landed on his mothers house garden (!) Hansen was able to fly his aircraft back to base. So Schallmoser only had 3 victories (CK)


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2 Kotzian, AlfredFhr25/01/25Deutsch KrawarnJG 104Bü 133, Ar 96Made his last figher training flight with a mad dive to the target, also observed by General der Jagdflieger Adolf Galland. After landing, Galland personally reprimanded him, since the interception height was approx. 1 m above surface only. In April 45 he was send to a tank hunting commando in Berlin, was WIA and survived as a Russian POW. Deceased 2009 in Germany.


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CKonig
3 Lützow, Günther 'Franzl'Obstlt9/4/1912Kiel1032.J/88 Legion Condor, Kdr I/JG-3 (Colombert 8/40, Russia 8/41), Kdr JG-51 (41), JV-44 (4/45)He 51, Bf 109B, Bf 109E-4 "<<+" in I/JG-3, Bf 109F-2 Werk # 8117 "White <<<+" (30% dam 7/16/41, belly land Lilliers) as Kdr JG-3, Bf 109F-2 Werk # 9624 "White <<<+" (7/41), Bf 109F-2 Werk # 9704 "<<-+" in JG-51, Bf 109F-4, Me 262A-1a Werk # Unk (lost 4/24/45)
RK(9/18/40)
S(10/11/41)

Spanish Cross-Br

EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp w/"300" hanger		MIA 24 April, 1945 after attacking American bombers in his Me 262 near Donauwörth. Last seen being chased by two P-47s. Neither he nor his aircraft have been recovered. 2 Bombers. EL conferred July 20,1941. 300+ combat missions. 5 victories in Spain. His 1st known victory, two Hawk 75s NW of Dinant on 14 May, 1940. His 3rd, a Hawk-75 SE of Charleroi on 15 May, 1940. His 4th, a Hurricane N of Arras on 19 May, 1940. His 5th & 6th, both Morane 406s south of Amiens, 31 May, 1940, while in I/JG-3. Under his command, JG-3 was the 4th Luft Sq. to achieve 1000 aerial victories, behind Mölders, von Maltzahn and Trautloft. His first known Soviet victory, an I-153 on 12 August, 1941. He scored five Soviet victories on 8 October, 1941; 3 Pe-2s and 3 DB-3s. Two I-18s on 10 October, 1941. Three I-16s on 24 October, 1941. His 102nd victory, an I-61 on 21 May, 1942. His 103rd, a LaGG-3 NE of Kalatsch on 29 July, 1942. No. 104, a B-26 near Augsburg on 24 April, 1945. Part of the inner circle called the "Fighter Pilot Conspiracy" towards the end of the war, he avoided execution, as their spokesman, by an outraged Göring. Their ac were painted with the Red Badge of Shame & tail swastikas blackened out. Lützow, the Son of Admiral Lützow, and W. Falck were cousins.


Lutzow (L) and Adolf Galland at München-Riem just before his disappearance on a mission

Courtesy Christian König



4 Menge, RobertLt9/27/1913Windhoek, German Southwest Africa131.J/88 Legion Condor 1/J88, 5/JG-77 (9/39), 4/JG-77 (6/40), 3/JG-26 (12/40)109B & D in Spain, Bf 109E "Blk 1"(8/40), Bf 109E-4 Wk# 6324(12/5/40), Bf 109E-7 Wk# 6490 "Yel 1"(lost 6/14/41)
Spanish Cross

EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 14 June, 1941 when he was shot down during takeoff S of Marquise by a Spitfire piloted by Sq. Ldr. Jamie Rankin of RAF No. 92 Sqdrn. Buried Bourdon Fr., 11/1/33 (Rosseels). WIA 5 December, 1940 in his E-4 in aerial combat with a Spitfire over Folkestone, but was able to return to base. Four victories in Spain. One known victory, his 1st, a Hampden southwest of Kristiansand, 12 April, 1940. His 2nd & 3rd, both Wellingtons south and southwest of Stavanger, 15 April, 1940. His 4th, a Hudson 150 km southwest of Stavanger, 24 April, 1940. His 5th, a Hudson W of Stavanger on 30 May, 1940, making making Menge the first Norwegian area Ace. Nos. 6 & 7, both Skua dive bombers off the carrier Ark Royal on 13 June, 1940. Four Blenheims (Nos 8,9,10 & 11) of RAF No. 82 Sq. over Aalborg on 13 August, 1940. With 13 claims, Menge was the most successful pilot of the Norwegian Campaign. His 12th, a Spitfire west of Dover-Deal, 4 April, 1941. He was known to have flown as wingman for Adolf Galland after transferring to JG-26. One unofficial source claims he was awarded the Knights Cross. Bowers/Lednicer, 22 victories.




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5 Müncheberg, Hans-Joachim Maj1918/12/31Friedrichshof, Pommern135Stafkpt 7/JG-26 (3/41 Sicily), Kdr II/JG-26, Stab/JG-51 (8/42 S.U.), III/JG-26 Adjutant, Kdr JG-77 (12/42)Bf 109E-4 "White 1 + I" (8/40), Bf 109E-7 "White 12"(Sicily 41), "Wh 2" & "Wh 13" w/ 7 Stf., Fw 190A-2 Wk# 20257 "Brn 12" w/6Stf, Fw 190A-2 Werk # 20209 (12/41), Bf 109G-2 Werk # 10725 (35% dam 12/10/42;engine fire due to combat, crash at Arco Philaenorum, pilot OK), Bf 109G-6 Werk # 16381 "-- + --" (lost 3/23/43)
RK (No. 118 14/09/40)
EL(No. 12 07/05/41)
Sw (No. 19 09/09/42 CK)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold (05/06/42)

EK 1 (10/05/40 CK) & EK 2 (17/09/39 CK)
Wound Badge
Medagalia d'Oro Italy (07/05/41 CK)



Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold with Star pendant

Italian Pilot wings		KilledInAction (KIA) 23 March, 1943 over Tunisia in Bf 109G-6 Werk # 16381, when the wings came off his aircraft during aerial combat, after colliding with Spitfires of the American 52nd FG. He is buried at Les Massem, N. Africa. 500 combat missions. 46 of his victories were Spitfires. His 1st victory, a Blenheim southwest of Opladen, north of Leverkusen, 7 November, 1939, while serving in Stab III/JG-26. His 4th, a Hurricane at Overijsche, SE of Brussels on 15 May, 1940. His 5th victory, a Spitfire west of Dunkirk, 29 May, 1940. His 10th, a Hurricane 15 km NE of Dover on 28 July, 1940. Shot down Peter Waghorn 261 Sqd during attack on Malta. One known early Soviet victory, two Pe-2s on 3 August, 1942 in a Bf 109F. A MiG-3 on 9 August, 1942. 11 victories in the Desert. He was also known to fly AC Bf 109E-7 "White 12" in 7 Staffel. He force landed a Bf 109G-2 Werk# 10725 10 December, 1942, after aerial combat with RCAF P-40s, piloted by F/L r.r. Smith & F/Sgt C.L. Shaver of 112 So., NW of Agheila. EL 5/7/41. Benito Mussolini conferred the Italian Gold Medal for Bravery (Medagalia d Oro) on 7 May, 1941, to Müncheberg for his 1941 Mediterranean service. He, Schöpfel and Galland were the first three Knights Cross winners in JG-26. Nickname: "Jochen".





Battle of Britain Database Spitfire P9547
6 Rettberg, Ralph vonOberst3/1/1911Bad Homburg v.d. Höhe8ZG-26 (37), Stafkpt 1/ZG-26, Kdr II/ZG-26 (8/40), Kdr ZG-2 (4/42-1/43), Stab/ZG-1, Kdr ZG-26Bf 110C RK(6/14/41)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(10/19/42)
EP(9/28/40)

EK 1 & 2
Destroyer Operational Clasp		Channel pilot. 150+ combat missions. 3 victories in the East. 12 AC destroyed on the ground. Kdr ZG-2 in April, 1942. Kdr ZG-1 November, 1942. Photo. Deceased 25 February, 2004 Haar/Munich (H. Breuer & P. Bastin).
Added by Stefan Pietrzak Youngs

The cover artwork by Brian Petch shows a Messerschmitt Bf 109 being chased by a Hawker Hurricane. The cover is hand signed by Oberst Ralph von Rettberg, Luftwaffe Knight's Cross Holder who flew Bf110s during the Battle of Britain while leading II./ZG26. Rettberg joined ZG 26 in 1937 and was promoted Squadron Commander of 1./ZG 26 on 1 April 1940. Shortly afterwards he was promoted Group Commander II./ZG26 and led it during the Blitzkrieg on France, the Battle of Britain, the Balkans, and in Russia. His Knight’s Cross was awarded on the 14 June 1941 while a Captain and four victories to his name. Early in 1942 with the rank of Wing Commander he was tasked to form the new ZG 2 in Russia. From 12 January 1942 he headed the new ZG 26 based in the Mediterranean area and carrying out home defence duties until late September 1943. After which he was posted to various staff positions within the German airline, and with the 4. Flying Training-Division. Alternate spelling: Rettburg. Total of around 200 missions, 8 aerial victories (3 East), 12 aircraft destroyed on the ground.



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Courtesy Christian König
7 Richter, HeinzLt4Stab/JG-26 (joins 7/41)Bf 109E-7, Bf 109F-4 Werk # 7166 (lost)
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 7 November, 1941 after he was pursued by a Spitfire of RAF No. 72 Sq.. Badly injured, he bailed out near Desvres, but died on the ground. Long time wingman for Adolf Galland. One known victory, his 1st, a Spitfire in the Hazebrouck area on 24 July, 1941. His 2nd, a Spitfire north of Dunkirk on 9 August, 1941. His 3rd, a Spitfire on 10 August, 1941, NW of Gravelines. His 4th, a Spitfire 2 km north of Etaples on 7 November, 1941.
8 Rothenberg, ArnimHptm2III/JG-26 (Adjutant to Adolf Galland to 2/42), Stab III/JG-52 (5/44 S.U.; 8/44 Romania)Bf 109E, Bf 109F-4, Bf 109G-6 Werk # 163613 (lost 8/5/44) EK 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		Killed in a crash landing after aerial combat, location not reported. Galland Adj, who transferred out of JG-26 in February, 1942. His fist known victory, an Il-2 (m.H.) on 31 May, 1944. A 2nd, a P-39 on 4 August, 1944.
9 Rudorffer, ErichMaj11/1/1917Zwochau Sachsen2222/JG-2 ("39; 10/40 Channel), Stafkpt 6/JG-2 (11/42), Kdr II/JG-2(5/43), Kdr II/JG-54 (7/43)S.U.), Kdr I/JG-7(2/45)Bf 109E Werk # 1079 (10/40 Channel), Bf 109F-2 (5/41), Bf 109F-4 (or F-2) "Yel 9" Wk# 7650 w/ 6/JG-2, Fw 190A-3 & A-6, Fw 190A-4 "Yel 1" in 6/JG-2, Me 262 RK(5/1/41)-EL(4/11/44)-S(1/25/45)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(12/20/41)

EK 1 & 2
Wnd Bdg
Fighter Oper.Clasp w/Pend		11 Bombers. Multiple times, 7 to 11 victories in a day! Over 1000 missions, 302 with aerial combat. 136 victories in the East. One known Soviet victory, a Yak-4 on 9 August, 1943. Two Il-2s on 13 August, 1943. Two DB-3Fs, an Il-2 and five La-5s on 24 August, 1943. An Il-2, three La-5s and a Yak-7 on 14 September, 1943. Seven Yak-7s in the Yerenzoy on 11 October, 1943. 13 victories on 6 November, 1943. 12 victories in the Me 262 as Kdr II/JG-7. His first victory, a Hawk-75A southwest of les Sees la Gresn, 14 May, 1940, while in 2/JG-2. His 222nd and last victory, a Tempest of RAF No. 274 Sq. near Wesel on 24 March, 1945. I found a 223rd & 224th victory, both P-51s in the Hamburg area on 30 March, 1945. Obermeier suggests he downed 9 B-17s during March, 1945. Shot down 16 times, Bailed out 9 times. A most remarkable pilot! Germanys 8th ranked fighter Ace. Survived the war. The A-3 above, Werk # 432 "Yellow 1", was flown while he was Stfkpt 6/JG-2 in August, 1942. Flew an Fw 190A-4 "Yellow 1" in Feb., 1943 while in 6/JG-2. He flew the Me 262 & Ar 234 in JG-7 at Remagen Bridge.


Signed by Al Deere 54 Sqd RAF, Adolf Galland, Erich Rudorffer


Erich Rudorffer right with Bühlingenleft


Rudorffer right with Kurt Bülingen left.jpg




Archives
10 Keller, Friedrich "Fritz"Hptm1918/24/03Köln132./JG27 (09/39-06/41), Stfkpt 1./ Erg JGr 27 (06/41-02/42 CK), I./JG 27 (02-04/42), Adj JFS Villcoublay (04/42-02/44), Kdr II./ JG27 (03/44 to end)Bf 109E-3 (60% dam 5/12/40) & F in 2 Staffel, Bf 109G-14/AS Werk # Unk (lost 12/44) in II GruppeEP (15/05/44 CK)


EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge

at least Fighter Operational Clasp in Silver
WIA in December 1944; he bailed safely and two days later, returned to his Group (CK). He was uninjured when his 109E-3 crashed at Berkelaar Holland, south of Maasbracht, on 12 May, 1940 (slight injury at the nose CK), cause unknown. (DeSwart) His first victory, a Morane 406 in the Compiegne/Roye area, 5 June, 1940. His 2nd, a Spitfire S of Portland on 11 August, 1940. He again, took command of II/JG-27 in February, 1945, to the end of the war. Two known victims were two P-40s of RAAF No. 3 Sq. near El Adem on 8 February, 1942. His 7th, a B-24 on 8 April, 1944 at Wissingen, E of Osnabrück. His 8th, a B-17 NE of Helmstedt on 29 April, 1944. A 9th, a P-38 at Budapest on 14 July, 1944. A 10th, another P-38 SW of Ammersee on 20 July, 1944. An 11th, a B-17 (e.v.) E of Leinefelde on 29 July, 1944. A 12th, a P-38 in the area S of Pressburg on 7 August, 1944. A 13th, a P-47 W of Euskirchen on 17 December, 1944. Added: Belly landed uninjured on 28/12/39 on airfield Plantlünne, one of 5 belly landings. He was recalled from the front when his 2 brothers fell at the Russian front and he was the sole remaining son. This German law was abolished end of 1943 when he volunteered asking his former Kdr Edu Neumann, Ia of Galland. He quickly came back to his former unit (CK).



11 Schöpfel, Gerhard 'Gerd'Maj12/19/1912Erfurt Thüringen40I/JG-26(39), Stafkpt 9/JG-26(9/39), Kdr III/JG-26(8/40), Kdr JG-26(12/41), Kdr JG-4(6/44), Kdr JG-6Bf 109E-4 "Yellow 1 + I" w/ 9 Staffel (Fr. 8/40), Bf 109E "<<+I", Fw 190A-2 "Blk S & Bars", Bf 109G-6 Werk # 440728 "<<+" (lost 8/6/44) RK(9/11/40)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(12/20/41)

EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge

Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold with pendant
POW May 1945, interned in the Soviet Union until his release in December, 1949. Channel pilot. 3 Bombers. He, Galland and Müncheberg were the first three JG-26 Knights Cross winners. One known victory, his 1st, a Hurricane in the Lille area on 19 May, 1940. His 2nd, a Spitfire I west of Dunkirk, 29 May, 1940. A 3rd, a Spitfire N of Dunkirk on 31 May, 1940. A 4th, another Spitfire at Dunkirk on 2 June, 1940. Nos. 5 & 6, a Spitfire W of Canterbury and a Handley S of Ramsgate, on 8 August, 1940. A 7th, a Spitfire at Folkestone on 12 August, 1940. On 18 August, 1940, he shot down 4 Hurricanes at Canterbury (Nos.7,8,9 & 10 - including Franciszek Koslowski of 501 Sqd RAF ) and made a safe escape. No.15, a Spitfire at London on 7 September, 1940. His 30th, a Spitfire E of Marquise on 9 August, 1941. On 6 December, 1942, he downed a B-17 # 41-24553 of 305BG, 422BS. Shot down with wounds on 6 August, 1944 in Bf 109G-6 Werk # 440728 near Schwerin. Bailed safely. 700 combat missions. 40 victories in the West. Commanded JG-26 after Galland and before Priller. Served as Fighter Leader Hungary in November, 1944. Kdr JG-6 in April, 1945 in northern Cz. Deceased 15 May, 2003. Photo
(Added by Pietrzak Youngs)

Clockwise from left: JG26 Group: Lt. Walter Blume (POW 18 Aug 40), Lt. Werner Bartels (POW 24 Jul 40), Lt. Josef Schauff (KilledInAction (KIA) 24 Jul 40), Lt. Klaus Mietusch (KilledInAction (KIA) Sept 17 44), Oblt. Gerhard 'Gerd' Schöpfel, Lt. Gerhard Mueller-Dühe (KilledInAction (KIA) 18 Aug 40), and Lt. Gustav Sprick (KilledInAction (KIA) 28 Jun 41) (in front) - Chièvres, late May 1940. p>




Battle of Britain Database Kozlowski
12 Schumacher, LeoOfw232/ZG-76 (Stavanger Norway), 6/JG-1 (1/44), JV-44 (4/45)Bf 110C-4 Werk # 3170 "M8 + HK" in Norway, Fw 190A-3 (damaged), Fw 190A-4 "Yellow 8" (7/43), Fw 190A-7 "Red 22" & "Red 23" (Störmede 4/44), Bf 109G, Me 262A-1aEP


EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		Opposed the 6 March, 1944 Raid on Berlin, when his Fw 190A-3 was damaged by bomber return fire near Zwolle at approximately 3PM, and made a normal landing at Rheine AF. Flew wingman for Heinz Bär on 22 April, 1944 when Bär downed the B-24 of 458BG, 753BS "Flak Magnet", his 200th victory. One known victory, his 6th, a P-47 on 11 November, 1943, no location (Perry Claims). His 7, a P-38 on 13 November, 1943, no location (Perry Claims). His 8th, a B-17 on 11 January, 1944. His last victory, his 23rd, was an "e/a" during the last days of April, 1945. Flew with Galland in JV-44. Alternate spelling: Schuhmacher.

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13 Seifert, Johannes "Hannes"Obstlt10/6/1915Pinneberg Holstein57I/JG-234(1/38), Destroyer pilot, Poland, Stfkpt 3/JG-26(3/40), Kdr I/JG-26(7/41), Kdr II/JG-26(9/43)Bf 110, Bf 109E in 3/JG-26, Fw 190A-2 Wk# 5304, Fw 190A-6 Wk# 470006 "Black << + -" (lost 11/25/43) RK(6/7/42)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(12/5/41)
EP(12/30/40)

EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		Killed 25 November, 1943 in Wk# 470006 in a collision at La Couture with a P-38 (pilot Lt M.Aldecoa, KilledInAction (KIA)) of the 55th FG, his 57th victim. Both planes crashed near Bethune. His AC was seen diving away, and out of control. His body was found still strapped in the wreckage. Buried Bourdon France, Block 5/1/25 (A.Rosseels).439 missions. 32 Spitfires. 11 of his victories were scored on the Eastern Front during I/JG-26s brief assignment there. He had been withdrawn from combat as only surviving son, when brother Gerhard, also a pilot, was killed. He was serving as German Mission to Bulgaria. Later, his appeal to Galland reinstated him to combat duty as Kdr II/JG-26. His 1st victory, a Fokker XXI (or D-21) southeast of Rotterdam, 10 May, 1940. His 2nd, a Spitfire 20 km southwest of Ostende, 28 May, 1940. His 10th victory, a Spitfire by Samer on 23 June, 1941. 11 victories in the East. His first known Soviet victory, an Il-2 10 km SE of Adler on 16 February, 1943. A P-39 and a LaGG-5 on 28 February, 1943. A Pe-2 and two Il-2s on 5 March, 1943. A P-2 on 14 March, 1943. Another known western victory, a B-17 # 42-29952 of 305BG on 14 October, 1943, at Limmel, Maastrict.


Klems, Heinrich with Johannes Seifert on left
Courtesy Christian König

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14 Stigler, Ludwig FranzOblt.8/21/1915Amberg (Bav)28Flt Instr(40), 2 & 4/JG-27(5/42 Martuba Libya; 6/42 Sidi Barani Egypt), 6/JG-27(5/43 Trapani Sicily; 7/43 So. Ital.), Stfkpt 12/JG-27(1/44 Graz), 8/JG-27, Actg Kdr III/JG-27(10/44 Grossenhain), JV-44(2/45 Lechfeld & Brandenburg; 3/45 Munich)He 72 (as Instr @ Dresden), Bf 109F/Trop Werk # 8401 "Wht 12 + -" (80% dam 6/25/42; eng dam near Tmimi) w/4 Staffel, Bf 109G-4 "Yellow 2 (4/43), Bf 109G-6 Werk # 15371 (lost 5/15/43; injured in a crash at Trapani), Bf 109G-6 Trop Werk # 16347 (80% dam 6/3/43 TO accident, pilot OK), Bf 109G-6 "Yellow 12" (8/43 Wiesbaden), Bf 109G-6 "Yel 2" (44), Bf 109G-14 (10/44), Fw 190D-9, Me 262A-1a "White 3" (also flown by Adolf Galland)
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(10/1/44)
EP(2/28/44)


EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge

Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold with pendant "400"
On 20 Dec., 1943, Stigler refused to shoot down the heavily damaged B-17 F, Ser.# 42-3167, "Ye Olde Pub", of 379BG. The B-17 pilot, 2nd Lt. Charles L. Brown, learned the identity of the chivilrous pilot in 1990, and they have been friends ever since. Stigler lived in Vancouver, B.C. and Brown in Miami. Article of the event and a Stigler autographed photo on file. 487 missions. 17 victories in the Desert. 11 bombers, 2 with the Me 262. Shot down 17 times, bailing 6 times. Serious wounds from B-17 return fire, shattering his windshield. 30 unconfirmed victories. Nominated for the RK. One known victory, his 1st, a P-40 SW of Ft. Acroma North Africa on 31 May, 1942. Another, a Spitfire V N of El Alamein on 10 July, 1942. A P-38F of 82FG, piloted by Lt Conrad Bentzlin (drowned) on 16 April, 1943, at sea, 70km west of Marettimo. His 20th, a B-17 10 km S of Urach, E of Freiburg , on 6 September, 1943. A double victory, Nos 21 & 22, on 29 November, 1943; both B-17s, one 3 km NW of Harpstedt, the other (an HSS) 15 km SW of Wildenhausen. His 24th, a B-24 NW of Cirkle on 19 March, 1944. his 25th, a P-38 2 km W of Dunavecse on 3 April, 1944. A Spitfire in the Rambouillet area on 16 August, 1944. His famous student, Barkhorn! Both Stigler & Brown deceased in 2008, Stigler 22 March (P. Bastin). Alternate spelling: Steigler & Stiegler (109 Loss List).




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15 Strelow, HansLt3/26/1922Berlin68II/JG-51 (2/42), Stafkpt 5/JG-51 (3/42 Szolzy, S.U.)Bf 109F-2 Wk# 8239 "Black 10" (lost 5/22/42) RK(3/18/42)-EL(3/24/42)
EP(10/41)

EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		MIA 22 May 1942 in "Blacl 10" by Uspenskoje, southwest of Tula, after shooting down his last victim, a Russian Pe 2. As the Pe 2 was falling, the tail gunner shot down Strelow's aircraft (Blk 10) and he parachuted, landing east of Mszensh, 9 km behind the front lines. Surrounded by Russian soldiers, he shot himself. Added: Still reported as MIA by the VDK, he is commemorated in the German War Cem. at Sologubowka, Russia (D.Drury). This was his first mission after returning from a leave after receiving the RK. This happened often to other pilots after returning from leave. On 18 March, 1942, he shot down seven aircraft! At age 20 in March of 1942, he was the youngest EL holder in the entire Wehrmacht! 200+ missions, all victories in the East. His first known Soviet victory, a Martin B-26 on 25 June, 1941. A DB-3 on 30 June, 1941. A Vultee-11 on 16 July, 1941. Two Pe-2s and an I-18 on 30 August, 1941. Bowers/Lednicer, 68 victories.

Adolf Galland left,Hans Strelow with Bekh right

16 Voltmer, WilliUffz5/9/1923Wettmar - Burgdorf Dist - Hannover16/JG-5 (10/44 Stavanger Norway)Bf 109G-14 (most likely)Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 14 April, 1945 during aerial combat with Britsh-piloted P-51s in the Skagerak area after an Alarmstart from the Rygge airfield. Crashsite unknown. Uffz Voltmer had just returned from his honeymoon when he was shot down. His wingman, Uffz Heinz Schoppert was also killed during this action. Group picture, Stormbirds.com, Andreas Brekken & K. Galland..
17 Westphal, Hans JürgenHptm3/26/19161511/JG-26, Stab III/JG-26 (5/40), 7/JG-26 (10/40), 6/JG-53 (4/43), Act Kdr II/JG-53 (6/43)Fw 190A-4 in JG-26, Bf 109G (Trop) in JG-53EP


EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		An occasional wingman for Adolf Galland in JG-26. 3 Bombers. 12 Victories in JG-26. His first victory, believed unconfirmed, a Hurricane "L-1646" of RAF No. 87 Sq., 20 km NNW of Mons on 14 May, 1940. His first confirmed victory, nos. 1 & 2, a Hurricane and a Spitfire at Dunkirk, 31 May, 1940. A "damaged" Spitfire SE of Dover on 15 August, 1940. His 3rd, a Spitfire S of Sevenoaks on 25 October, 1940. His 4th, a Spitfire at Dover on 9 June, 1941. Nos.5 & 6, both Spitfires in the Boulogne-Etaples area on 16 June, 1941. His 7th, a Spitfire W of Etaples on 17 June, 1941. His 9th(?) per OKL, a Spitfire off Gravelines on 22 June, 1941. His 13th, a Spitfire S of Dunkirk on 30 July, 1942. One known Desert victory, his 14th, a P-40E 10 km southwest of Zembra on 19 April, 1943. His 15th, a Spitfire 5 km south of Gela. Both while in 6 Staffel. Magnus, 20 victories. Bowers/Lednicer, 22 victories.


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18 Wittmann, RichardOfw6/9/1922BambergJFS-2(8/41), Erg.2/JGr West(5/42), 10(Jabo)/JG-26(7/42), Erpro-22(12/42), 2/SKG-10(3/43),Bf 109B,D&E in School, Bf 109E & Fw 190A in Erg/JGr-West, Bf 109F-4/R1 & Fw 190A-3&4/U3
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(2/5/45)
EP(6/27/44)
EK 1(11/3/43) & 2(9/16/42)
Bomber Operational Clasp in Gold(11/24/44)		He survived the war, a friend of Werner Molge, and in July 2007 resides at Schützenwiese 38, 31137 Hildesheim. email:[email protected] A book relating some of his experiences entitled "Luftwaffe Fighter Bombers over Britain" was written by Cris Goss, Crecy Publishers. Wittmann was on the 31 October, 1942 mission at Canterbury where Lt Paul Galland was killed. His last two assignments; 8/KG-51 from 15 August, 1944 to 17 November, 1944 and 2/NSG-20 from 18 November, 1944 to 5 May, 1945. He served as Test Pilot in E-Stelle Erprobungs-LehrKdo-22 at Rechlin from 1 December, 1942 to 4 March, 1943.
19 Galland, Paul 'Paulinchen'Lt1919/11/03Westerholt/ Herten178./JG 26 (02/41), Kdr II./JG 26Bf 109 F-2 (04/41), Fw 190 A-4/U4 "Black 1" Werknr 2402 (lost 31/10/42)EP (07/12/42)

EK 1 & 2

Fighter Operational Clasp in Silver
KilledInAction (KIA) 31 October, 1942 in Wk # 2402 while on the return flight from a Canterbury mission. Nine miles from Calais, he heard a call for help from another comrade, when he was attacked by a Spitfire of RAF No. 91 Sq., and was shot down in flames, when the Spitfire dove out of cloud cover. On this same mission, he scored his last victory, his 17th, a Boston III of RAF No. 88 Sq. 7 km SE of Dixmuiden, between Jonkershove and Houthulst Belgium, after the Boston had attacked the power station at Comines. 107 combat missions. His first victory was a Spitfire on 6 July, 1941, no location. His 2nd, a Spitfire on 4 September, 1941, no location. Another Spitfire on 17 September, 1941, no location. Brother of Adolf Galland. Paul was the youngest of the four Galland brothers, three of whom served in JG-26, and the family "favorite". Also nicknamed "Paula" & "PG". His 15th, a Spitfire at Dieppe on 8/19/42.

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20 Berg, Ernst Helmut Fhr. vonMaj4Kdr I/JG-233 (11/38), Kdr I/JG-51 (5/39 Eutingen), Kdr III/JG-26 (11/39-7/41), RLM Staff Pos.Ar 68, Kl 35, Bf 109C, Bf 109E
EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp in Bronze		Von Berg, a former Cavalry officer, had proved to be an ineffective combat leader and a poor pilot, and was replaced in June, 1940 by Adolf Galland. Berg had no further combat assignments after being replaced. V. Berg was nick-named "Propeller Killer". His first victory, a Hawk-75A northeast of Antwerp on 11 May, 1940. His 2nd victory, a Spitfire I west of Dunkirk, 29 May, 1940. His 3rd & 4th, a Hurricane and a Lysander at Dunkirk, 31 May, 1940.
21 Bob, Hans-EkkehardMaj1/24/1917Freiburg, Breisgau593/JG-21, Stfkpt 9/JG-54(6/41 S.U.; 4/42 S.U.), Kdr III/JG-54, Kdr IV/JG-51, Kdr II/JG-3, EJG-2, JV-44(4/44)Bu 131 #4506 "BG+AB, Bf 109F-2 #9207"Yellow 1+~", Bf 109F-2 Werk #12753 25% dam 7/6/41), Bf 109F-2 Werk # 9207 "Yellow 1" (lost 6/23/41 near Radviliskis), Bf 109F-4 Werk # Unk "Yellow 1 + ~" (4/42), Bf 109G-4 Werk# 14935 "Yellow + I" (lost w 9/JG-54), Bf 109G-6 (Trop) Werk # Unk "Black 1" (early'44 S.U.)
RK(3/7/41)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(12/24/42)
EP(9/28/40)

EK 1 & 2
HJ Pin
Wnd Bdg
Fighter Oper.Clasp w/Pend		Ditched in Cherbourg Harbor on 21 March, 1941 in his Bu 131 trainer, due to engine failure. Shot down 23 June, 1941 in Wk# 9207 by his SB-2 victims rear gunner, deep behind enemy lines, but managed to return two days later. Lost another F2 Wk# 12696 "Yellow 1" on 20 August, 1941, when his radiator was hit. Shot down with wounds 17 April, 1943 by B-17 gunners, while flying Werk# 14935 "Yellow 1+I" near Bremen. 1 Bomber (rammed 4/17/43). Approx 700 combat missions. 21 victories in the West. Flew Bf 109E-4 "White 1" of 7/JG-54 in Sept. 1940. His first victory, a Gladiator over Tongeren, 10 May, 1940 while in 3/JG-21 (later 9/JG-54). His 2nd, a Dewoitine at Henin-Lietard on 24 May, 1940. His 5th, a Blenheim 60 km W of Rotterdam on 26 June, 1940. No.10, Hurricane at Eastchurch 8/31/40. Barbarossa pilot, crashing twice behind the lines, but evading capture. His first known Soviet victory, a SB-2 on 23 June, 1941. Downed four SB-3s on 30 June, 1941. Survived the war, and as of 2001, lives in his hometown of Freiburg. Letter and two autographed books on file. He provided the address for Richard Woick of 9/JG-54. Photo
Added by Stefan Pietrzak Youngs

In July 1939 he was with 3./JG 21 (later 9./JG 54) and on the 10.5.1940 achieved his first victory by shooting down a Gloster-Gladiator. At the end of the France-expedition, he had shot down four aircraft, and gained a further fourteen victories during the Battle of Britain. On the 10.10.1940, he was promoted to Staffelkapitan of 8./JG 54 and joined 9./JG 54 on the 28.11.1940. He was awarded the Knight's Cross in March 1941 having scored 19 victories. During the Balkan Peninsula expedition, he shot down two Yugoslavian airplanes while flying Bf 109s. While flying on the Eastern Front, he had increased his tally of victories to 39 by the end of 1941, including four Russian bombers on the 30.6.1941, achieving his 50th victory on the 29.9.1942. His squadron was transferred to the West, and on the 17.4.1943 he accidentally rammed a B-17 Flying Fortress while making a head on attack thereby scoring his 57th victories and later shot down a Spitfire. On the 1.8.1943, he was posted to command IV./JG 51 and returned to the Eastern front. From 9.5.1944, he led II./JG 3 in the defence of the Reich and on the invasion front. In August 1944 he was made commander of II./EJG 2 and then joined JV 44 Galland on the 1 April 1945 flying Me 262 jet aircraft until the end of the war. Approximately 700 missions, 60 air victories (37 in the East)


Cover commemorating German Jet & Rocket Aircraft of World War II showing Me 163 , Me 262 , Arado Ar 234 Blitz , He 162 and the Ba349 Natter aircraft used by the Luftwaffe during the war. The cover bears Definitive stamp cancelled with BFPS 2528 postmark for the End of the War in Europe dated 7 May 2000 and showing a ME 262 jet in flight. The cover has been flown in a Tornado of the German Air Force. The cover is personally handsigned by Major Hans-Ekkehard Bob who flew the Me 262 with Jagdverband 44 "Galland". Alternate spelling: Bobe.

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22 Crump, PeterLt12/13/1912Prüm-Eifel315/JG-26 (6/42, 6/43 Vitry en Artois), 7/JG-26 (4/44), 9/JG-54, Stfkpt 10/JG-54 (Fw 190D-9), Stfkpt 11&13/JG-26 (3/45 Varrelbusch), Stfkpt 1/JG-26 (5/45)Fw 190A-3 "Black 2" & "Black 8" of "Wutz"G., Fw 190A-4 Werk# 5658 "Black 10", Fw 190A-4 Werk # 0793 (20% dam 6/22/43 vs B-17s), Fw 190A-6 Werk # 470202 "Black 6" (flown in Feb 44), Fw 190A-7 Werk # 340253 "Black 14 and Fw 190A-7 Werk # 642001 "Black 5" in 5/JG-26, Fw 190D-9 Werk # Unk "White 16 + ~" (in 13/JG-26)
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold
EP


EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold		First known victory was a Spitfire 15 km west of Berck-sur-Mer on 27 August, 1942. His 6th, a RCAF No. 403 Sq. Spitfire on 27 February, 1943. A B-17 (e.V.) 5 km S of Reims on 29 April, 1944. While in JG-26, he was wingman for "Wutz" Galland. Shot down 22 June, 1943 near Vlissingen in Fw 190A-4 Wk# 0793 "Black 6", by a P-47 escorting B-17s. He made a forced landing in the Scheldemonding at Vlissingen. His victory this date went unconfirmed. A second known loss, an Fw 190A-7 Wk# 340253 "Black 14", at the hands of a P-47 of 78FG on 22 February, 1944. Crump joined JG-54 in exchange for Emil Lang, who replaced Naumann. He was shot down w/o wounds twice in D-9s; on 11 October, 1944 in "Black 2" at Bissel Germany and 31 December, 1944 at the Achmer Germany airfield. 150 combat missions as of 17 June, 1944. His 15th victory, a P-47 in the Rouen area on 12 June, 1944. A Spitfire NW of Caen on 2 July, 1944. A Spitfire N of Ivry-la-Bataille on 18 July, 1944, while in 9/JG-54. A P-51 S of Bernay on 25 July, 1944, still in 9/JG-54. Added: His last, and 31st victory, was a P-47 NE of Münster on 28 March, 1945 (C.Sundin). Temporarily out of action in April 1945 due to blood poisoning. His last mission, # 202, flown 2 May, 1945. Crump flew another 9 A-6s and 6+ A-4s while in JG-26! Survived the war.

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23 Donner, Konrad Frhr. vonOblt3Flight Instr., 5/JG-26 (5/42), Stab II/JG-26 (2/43), Adj III/JG-26 (3/43), Stab for GallandFw 190A-2 in 5 Staffel, Fw 190A-6, Fw 190D-9
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		One known victory, a Spitfire 8 km west northwest of Somme/Mündung on 27 August, 1942. His 2nd, a Spitfire 10 km west of Boulogne on 13 February, 1943. His 3rd, a B-17 at the Scheld Mündung on 4 May, 1943. He is known not to have survived the war, circumstances and date unknown, sometime after February, 1944. In the text of "Adolf Galland, a Pilot's Life...", Konrad is referred to as Heinrich.
24 Eierstock, BartholamäusFw39/JG-26 (6/41 Channel)Bf 109E & F, Bf 109F-2 Werk # 12664 (lost 6/25/41)
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 25 June, 1941 when he was shot down in flames by a Spitfire off Dunkirk. One known victory, his 1st, a Spitfire northwest of Cape Gris Nez on 17 June, 1941. He may have been Gallands wingman on this date. His 2nd, another Spitfire on 19 June, 1941, NW of Cape Gris Nez. A 3rd (referred to as No.2 by OKL), a Spitfire on 21 June, 1941, no location, most likely W of Boulogne. One of the first two victories may be a duplication with a date error, probably 19 June since he was said to be wingman for Galland (who had no victories on the 19th.
25 Fischer, KurtHptm2/14/1909Stfkpt 5/JG-334 (7/37), Kdr I/JG-26 (6/40 Audembert), Kdr Erg/JG-77 (7/41)Ar 68E (7/37), Bf 109D & EFighter Operational ClaspChannel pilot. Referred to as the "luckless leader of I Gruppe", Fischer was replaced in August, 1940, by Hptm Rolf Pingel as part of the new leaders (Galland) purge to improve the success of JG-26. See Luftwaffe Officer Career Summaries for further detail.
26 Galland, Adolf "Keffer"GenLt3/19/1912Westerholt1043/J/88 Legion Condor, JG-27, Kdr III/JG-26 (8/40 Caffiers), Kdr JG-26, Kdr JV-44 (4/45)He 51, Bf 109E-4/N Werk# 5819, Bf 109F-2 Werk# 5776 (40% combat damaged 6/21/41) & 6750, Bf 109F-0 Werk# 6713 & 6714, Bf 109G-6 Werk # 19460 (15% dam 4/13/43 tire puncture, Deelen FP, Pilot OK), Me 262A-1a Werk # Unk "White 3" (lost 4/26/45)
RK(8/1/40)
Br(1/28/42)

Spanish Cross

EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge

Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold with pendant
WIA 26 April, 1945 by P-47 of 50FG, piloted by Lt James Finnegan. 4 Bombers. 425 missions. The Fighter General EL 9/25/40, S 6/21/41. His 1st victory, a Hurricane of RAF No. 87 Sq., piloted by F/Sgt Frank Howell, 18 km south of Lüttich, 12 May, 1940, one of three Hurricanes this date. His 4th, a Spitfire I at Seclin, 5 km S of Lille on 16 May, 1940. Nos 5 & 6, both Potez 63s, one N of Albert-Meaulte, the other SW of Hirson, 19 May, 1940. His 10th, a Spitfire W of Dunkirk on 2 June, 1940. His 15th, a Spitfire 30 km N of Margate on 24 July, 1940. In December 1941, he was appointed Inspector of Day Fighters. He was also known to have flown 109E # 5398, 2804 and 4820. In JV-44, he flew Me 262A-1a White 3 in April, 1945; claiming 7 victories. Victories 100 & 101, both B-26s on 16 April, 1945, while serving in JV-44. His 102nd, a B-17 on 21 April, 1945. His last two victories, Nos. 103 & 104, both B-26s near Neuburg on 26 April, 1945. Deceased 9 February, 1996. The nickname Keffer was the name given by Adolfs father, to his distinguished son. Also called Dolfo


Signed by Al Deere 54 Sqd RAF, Adolf Galland, Erich Rudorffer

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27 Galland, Fritz Dr.Hptm, demoted to Fw (CK)1910/05/21Recklingshausen12./JG 3 (-05-06/42 S.U.), 7./JG 5 (08/42), Stfkpt 2.(H)/14 (10/43), Stfkpt 2./NAG 11 (11/43), Stfkpt 3./JG 104 (07/44), Stfkpt 1./JG 104 (09/44)Bf 109 F-4 Trop "Black 8" (dam 13/06/42) in JG 3EP (17/01/44 CK)

EK 1 & EK 2

at least Recce Operational Clasp in Bronze		In Gallands book, he says Fritz, the eldest Galland, served out the war. One known Soviet victory, a MiG-1 on 26 May, 1942. Added: He was not injured in a crash at Rogan-Ost on 13 June, 1942, due to pilot error (LOCS). He served as a reconnaissance pilot in Italy. Added: According to Falke1 hinting at writer Brian Cull it was possibly Fritz Galland who was held responsible for the shooting down of a He 111 of 8./KG 26 near Petsamo on 8 September 1942. However sources are few and far between. He must have been demoted from his rank of Hauptmann. He was subsequently posted to NAG 11 in Italy - where presumably he could do less damage- and arrived there as a Feldwebel. He was appointed Staka 2./NAG 11 in 11/43. Even here apparently he wasn't particularly highly rated as a pilot -at least one of his pilots says he always tried to avoid flying with him.(Falke1/ CK)


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28 Andres, WernerObstlt7/13/190954/JG-231 (5/39), 2/JG-27, Kdr II/JG-27 (4/40 Fr.), Kdr Erg/JG-54 (Fr.), Kdr III/JG-3 (8/41 S.U.), JGr-Ost (1/43), Kdr EJG-2 (4/45)Bf 109E in 2/JG-27, Bf 109F-2 Werk # 8127 (lost 8/28/41) in JG-3, Bf 109F & G and Fw 190A-8 in JGr-Ost, Me 262 in EJG-2
EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		WIA 8 August, 1940 during aerial combat with a fighter, force landing at Montdidier (Prien). Injured in a "False Start" (?) at the Uman airfield on 28 August, 1941. His first known victory, a Fokker C.X. south of Wageningen, 12 May, 1940. His 2nd, a Morane 406 at Le Forte Milon, 9 June, 1940. During the Battle of Britain on 8 August, 1940, he was shot down in his 109 over the English Channel and was rescued by Air-Sea Rescue. He was replaced by Lippert. He was known to have served on the staff of General Galland. Magnus Report. Deceased 1975.
29 Galland, Wilhelm Ferdinand "Wutz"Maj10/23/1914Westerholt Bochum55Luft.Flak Officer, 6/JG-26 (6/41), Stfkpt 5/JG-26 (5/42), Kdr II/JG-26 (1/43)Bf 109E & F, Fw 190A-2 Werk # 25230 "Black 8" (6/42 Abbeville), Fw 190A-4 Werk# 7092 w/ II Grp, Fw 190A-5 Wk #530125 "<< + -" (lost 8/17/43)
RK(5/18/43)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(1/28/43)
EP(10/12/42)

EK 1 & 2

Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold
KilledInAction (KIA) 17 August, 1943, in the A-5 "<< + --", near St Trond, in the Liegne area, 5 km W of Maastricht, by a P-47 of the 56th FG, piloted by Capt Bud Mahurin, escorting the Schweinfurt-Regensburg raiders. His body was found two months later, still in the wreckage, buried deep in Dutch soil. Brother of Adolf and Paul. His first victory, a Spitfire NW of Hesdin on 23 July, 1941. His 2nd, a Spitfire at Boulogne on 27 September, 1941. His 3rd, a Spitfire at Calais on 6 November, 1941. Downed a B-24 # 41-23784 of 44BG on 8 March, 1943. Downed a B-17 of the 306BG on 5 April, 1943, flown by Lt Kelly Ross. Downed B-17 # 42-3100 flown by Lt Guerdon W. Humason of 532BS on 30 July, 1943. Buried at Lommel, Belgium. 8 bombers. 186 missions. All victories in the West. His "Black 8" was heavily damaged on day one of the British raid on Dieppe (Operation Jubilee) on 19 August, 1942. Crump was ordered by Horst Sternberg to fly it, whereupon he was repremanded by Galland for its use & damage. Flew Fw 190A-3 Werk # 230, which sustained considerable rudder damage in the Spring of 1942. Flew an Fw 190A-4 in Feb., 1943 in II/JG-26.

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Lommel, Belgium

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30 Gollob, Gordon MacGenMaj1912/16/06Vienna, Austria1601./ZG 76 (09/39 CK), 3./ZG 76 (06/40), Stfkpt 4./JG 3 (10/40), Kdr II./JG 3 (-05-09/41-), Kdr JG 77 (05/42), EKdo 162, JV 44Bf 110 in ZG-76, Bf 109F-4 Werk # 8412 in JG-77, Bf 109F Werk# 10253 (6/42 Krim), Bf 109G-2 "Black <2", Me 262, He 162M-3
RK (18/09/41)
EL (No. 38, 26/10/41 CK)
Sw (No. 13, 23/06/42 CK)
Br (No.3, 30/08/42 CK)
EP (21/07/41)

EK 1 (13/06/40 CK) & EK 2 (21/09/39 CK)

Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold (11/05/41 CK) with pendant "300"
Narvikschild in Silber (30/01/41 CK)
Hungarian Honor Pilot Badge (11/42 CK)
Krimschild (15/03/43 CK)
Medalia "Cruciada Impotriua Comunismului" (06/43 CK)		First Luft pilot to score 150 victories while Kdr JG-77 in August, 1942. EL 10/26/41. S 6/24/42. 340 combat missions. An instructor in he Austrian Air Force before the war. Joined the Luft and served in Poland, Norway, Britain and Russia. His first known western victory, a Polish PZL P-24 in the Lodz area on 2 September, 1939. A Tiefdecker at Deblin on 5 September, 1939. (Perry Claims). A Wellington (n.b.) N of Langeoog on 18 December, 1939 (Perry Claims). His 6th, a Spitfire at Gravelines on 7 May, 1941. In December, 1941, he was assigned to Rechlin to evaluate improvements on the Bf 109. Also heavily involved in the developement of jet and rocket powered AC at Rechlin. Scored nine victories in one day on the Eastern Front. His 1st Eastern victory, his 7th victory, a Rata 25 km NW of Lemberg. He fell out of favor with Galland, and ironically, replaced Galland briefly as Gen der Jagdflieger before going on Sick Leave near wars end. Deceased 7 September, 1987 in Sulingen. Hoehler Personality Photo/Profile.




31 Göring, PeterLt4/14/1922Weissenfels1Erg/JG-26 (8/41), Stab/JG-26 (10/41 Channel)Bf 109E-7 Werk # 3787 (lost), Bf 109F-4 Werk # 8288 (lost 10/13/41) EK 2
Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 13 October, 1941 when he was hit by his Blenheim targets turret gunner at Samer/Hubersent and crashed to his death. The Blenheim was from RAF No. 139 Squadron. WIFA 30 August, 1941 in his E-7 when he crashed near Hazebrouck on a combat sortie. The crash was attributed to pilot error. His one victory was a Blenheim on 13 October, 1941, the date he was killed, not sure if it was the one that hit him. Peter was the nephew of the Reichmarshall, had finished his advanced training three weeks earlier and was flying wing for Adolf Galland on this day. Burial War Cem. Bourdon France, 32/8/309. Alternate spelling: Goering.
32 Handrick, Gotthardt 'Otto'Obstlt10/25/1908Zittau15Kdr J/88 Legion Condor (1937-38), Stfkpt 2./J 88, Kdr I/JG-26(7/38), Kdr JG 26 (05/40-08/40), Kdr E/JG 2 (08/40-10/40), Kdr I./JG 28 (10/40-06/41), Kdr JG 77 (06/41-05/42), Kdr JG 5 (05/42-06/43), Jafü Mittelrhein (06/43-06/44), Kdr VIII Jagd Div.(06/44-05/45)Bf 109 B-2, Bf 109 D-1 "Black 6x56" in J/88, Bf 109 D in EJG-Merseburg, Bf 109 E-1 (09/39 Odendorf), added: Bf 109 E-3 "<-" Werknr 1474 (05/40)
Spanish Cross

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold (17/10/43)
EP (nd)

EK 1 & 2
Winner of the modern Pentathlon in the 1936 Olympics. 5 victories in Spain. Adolf Galland replaced Handrick on 22 August, 1940. Channel pilot. He was also known to have served in JG-77 and EJG-Merseburg in October, 1940. Handrick finished the war, after many staff positions, as an Oberst in command of the 8th Jagddivision in Romania. Magnus, 2 victories in Spain. Bowers/Lednicer, 20 victories. Deceased 30 May, 1978.


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33 Hegenauer, BrunoLt51/JG-26 (5/40), Stab/JG-26 (6/41; 4/42 Brest), 11/JG-26 (11/42), 3/JG-53 (1/43 Tunisia)Bf 109E-4, Bf 109F-2 (damaged 6/41), Fw 190A-2 Werk # (2)0202 "He" (4/42), Fw 190A-3 "He", Bf 109G-6 Werk # 16349 (lost 4/26/43) in 3/JG-53
EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		Killed May 1943 trying to evacuate Tunisia. WIA 26 April, 1943 NW of Mateur, engine damage (Bf 109 Loss List). His first victory, a Spitfire 20 km east of Dover, 28 May, 1940. His 2nd, a Spitfire on 14 April, 1942. One known Desert victory, a Spitfire on 27 February, 1943. The next day, he downed another Spitfire, 20 km west of Beja. His 5th, a P-38 15 km northeast of Cape Bon on 5 April, 1943. He was a favorite wingman of A. Galland and G. Schöpfel in JG-26, as an Ofw. Two victories in JG-26.
34 Horten, WalterHptm11/13/19137III/JG-134 (36), Stab/JG-26 Technical Officer (6/40), RLM Berlin (5/41)Bf 109B & C, Bf 109E-1 "White 7 + I" (9/40 Channel)
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		Flew often as wingman for Adolf Galland. Galland didnt give up many victories for his wingmen! One victory, his first, a Defiant of No. 264 Sq., E of Canterbury, on 28 August, 1940. His 2nd, a Spitfire near Gravesend on 31 August, 1940. His 3rd, a Spitfire over London on 7 September, 1940. His 4th, a Hurricane of RAF No. 310 SQ. over the Thames Estuary on 18 (or the 15th?) September, 1940. His 5th & 6th, both Hurricanes of RAF No. 303 Sq. at Guildford on 30 September, 1940. On page 63 in the "JG-26, Top Guns of the Luftwaffe" book by Caldwell, Horten states that he shot down seven aircraft by September, 1940, before being grounded as were all the Technical Officers. Believed known for his work on the Horten Ho 229 Flying Wing. Retired Bundeswehr Obstlt. Deceased 9 December, 1998. Alternate spelling: Horton.

Courtesy Christian König

CourtesyChristian König
35 Irlinger, JohannUffz5/JG-26Bf 109G-4 Werk # 16119 "Black 4" (lost)Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 13 January, 1943 when mistaken as a Spitfire, he was accidentally shot down by his own Group Kdr., Hptm Wutz Galland, as witnessed by Peter Crump, but the records were, of course, cleaned up to show otherwise.

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