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#	Pilot/Crew SORT (↑)	Rank	Born	Place	Score SORT (↑)	Photo	Units	Aircraft	Awards	***********Notes***********	Links	AuthorComments
1	Dähne, Paul Heinrich 'Sarotti'	Hptm	7/7/1921	Frankfurt Oder	99		2/JG-52 (8/41), 10/JG-11 (6/44 S.U.), Stfkpt 2/JG-52 (5/44), Stfkpt 12/JG-11 (1/45), Kdr II/JG-1 (2/45), II/JG-He 162 (4/45)	Bf 109E & F, Bf 109G-6 "Black 4" (5/44 Rumania), Fw 190A-8 Werk # Unk (lost 1/1/45) in JG-1, He 162 (lost 4/45)	RK(4/8/44) Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(1/10/44) EP(9/13/43) EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold with pendant	KilledInAction (KIA) 24 April, 1945 near Warnemünde in a fatal crash with an He 162. He attempted to eject at low altitude, but his head smashed into the defective canopy, as glass splinters were seen by witnesses, glimmering in the sunlight. He crashed into the marsh at the mouth of the Warne. On 1 January, 1945, he bailed out after engaging American fighters during Operation Bodenplatte, he OK. About 600 combat missions. His 1st western victory, a Blenheim Mk IV of No.82 Sq., S of Juist on 26 August, 1941. His first known Soviet victory, an I-61 on 20 January, 1942. Two LaGG-3s on 4 August, 1942. A LaGG-3 on 19 August, 1942. A Yak-1 and two Il-2s on 22 August, 1942. An Il-2 on 5 February, 1943. An Il-7 on 7 May, 1943. A P-39 on 2 June, 1943. Two Il-2, a Yak-1 and a LaGG-5 on 5 July, 1943. A Yak-1 and an Il-2 on 31 July, 1943. Two Il-2s on 4 October, 1943. A Yak-1 and four Il-2s on 2 November, 1943. Three P-39s on 10 March, 1944. 20+ victories in the West. One known victory, a Blenheim at Map Quadrant 6569 on 26 August, 1941. His 95th victory, a P-47 near Arnhem on 25 September, 1944. His 96th, a Spitfire on 27 September, 1944, most likely over Holland. A P-38 S of Konz/Hunsrück on 24 December, 1944. Alternate spelling: Däne. Courtesy Christian König
2	Sommer, Botho	Lt	9/24/1914		9		9/ZG-26 (5/40), Grp Adj III/ZG-76 (10/40 Channel)	Bf 110E-1 Werk # 3421 "3U + DD" (lost 10/7/40)	EK 1 & 2 Destroyer Operational Clasp	POW with unnamed crew after aerial combat east of Weymouth Bay, 7 October, 1940 (Magnus & Bf 110 Loss List). Update: His R/O-Gnr, Uffz Paul Präuler (WIA) per D.Drury. Conflicting Claims List, a Morane 15 May, 1940, no location. His 2nd, a Hawk-75A on 20 May, 1940, no location. A 3rd, another Hawk 75 on 22 May, 1940, no location. A 4th, a Hurricane over England on 10 July, 1940. His 5th & 6th, both Spitfires over England on 18 August, 1940. His 7th, a Spitfire on 11 September, 1940, no location. His 8th & 9th, both Spitfires on 27 September, 1940, no location.
3	Engel, Walter	Hptm	5/1/1919	Dresden	9		4(F)/14(5/40), IV/KG-3(41), III/KG-3(12/42), Stfkpt 6/KG-3 (11/43), Stab/KG-4(5/44), Stfkpt 3/NJG-5(9/44), Kdr III/NJG-5 (2//45)	Ju 88G-6 Werk # 622907 "C9 + AD" (lost 3/7/45), Ju 88G (lost 4/9/45)	K(2/28/45) Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(6/13/44) EP(12/8/41) EK 1 & 2 Bomber Operational Clasp in Gold	Shot down twice in the last weeks of the war, he bailed successfully both times. His R/O on 7 March, 1945 was Fw Paul Schlecher. 266 missions. All victories were Night Fighter victories, nine on the Eastern Front. Originally a Long Range Recon pilot with 159 missions, he distinguished himself as a pathfinder in IV/KG-3 in Russia. 80 bomber missions, 27 Night Fighter missions. One known victory, a "4 mot" Flzg" N of Gotenhafen the night of 18-19 December, 1944. A DB-3F on 20 December, 1944. Three DB-3Fs E of Memel the night of 20-21 December, 1944. Nos. 6, 7, 8 & 9, A PS-84, two DB-3Fs and a B-25 the night of 22-23 December, 1944.
4	Bley, Paul	Oblt	1918/10/14	Oldendorf	9		8./ZG 26 (11/42 Med), 9./ZG 26 (02/43), Stfkpt 9./ZG 26, EKdo 262 (05/44), Stfkpt 9./JG 6 aka Kdo "Nowotny" (09/44)	Bf 110 G2 Trop "3U + DS" Werknr 5135 (lost 05/04/43; WIA w/crew after combat near Trapani, he and Uffz Rudolf Leuthoff returned), Me 410, Me 262 A/1a Werknr 170307 (lost 07/10/44, bailed safely near Achmer), Me 262 A/1a Werknr 110388, (15% dam 12/10/44, force landed near Steenwijk, fuel shortage, pilot OK), Me 262 A/1a Werknr 110388 (again), Me 262 A/1a Werknr 110481 (lost 28/10/44)	EK 1 & 2 Wound Badge at least Fighter Operational Clasp in Bronze	KIFA 28 October, 1944. He lifted off too late and struck a steam pile driver, his ac exploded.Magnus. Added: Another src states that his engine failed after being hit by debris (CK) Added: Oblt Bley buried Steinfurt Katholischer Friedhof, Blk 0, Row 4, Gr 74 (D.Drury). One known Desert victory, a P-38 on 1 February, 1943 while in 8/ZG-26 . Two additional victories the next day, both P-38s. Another two-victory day, downing two P-38s on 5 April, 1943. A B-17 on 22 February, 1944. A 7th and 8th, a P-51, no location and a B-17 at Burg, near Magdeburg, both on 8 March, 1944. On 7 October, 1944, he was shot down in his Me-262 by a P-51D piloted by 2nd Lt Urban L. "Ben" Drew of 375FS, 361FG. He bailed successfully. Added: Another source states that Bley lost his aircraft not to enemy gunfire. Instead he made too hasty a turn, which caused his engines to fail, and he was unable to restart them (CKönig). A 9th victory, a P-51 on 10 October, 1944, no location given. Five P-38 victories. Magnus Report, his victory count may be higher.	Asisbiz Nowotny Asisbiz JG7 SGLO Volksbund Deutsche Kriegsgräberfürsorge e.V. Wotansvolk
5	Bleyer, Paul	Fw			9		4/JG-2 (2/43), 9/JG-2 (5/43), 6/JG-2 (7/44), 8/JG-2 (8/44)	Bf 109F & G in 4/JG-2, Fw 190A in 8/JG-2	EP EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	POW 14 August, 1944. One known Desert victory, a P-38 Map Quadrant 3 East/85594 on 3 February, 1943. Another, a B-17 in the Bordeaux area on 17 May, 1943. A 2nd B-17 near St. Nazaire on 29 May, 1943. A 4th victory, a B-17 (HSS) on 4 July, 1943. A 5th, a B-17 on 3 September, 1943. A 2nd B-17, same dat, at Epinay-sur-Seine. A 7th, a P-51 at Rugles on 26 July, 1944. An 8th, a P-47 at St Anne on 31 July, 1944. A 9th, a P-47 SE of Alencon on 12 August, 1944.
6	Darjes, Emil				82		Fighter unit	Bf 109, Fw 190	Most likely Deutsches Kreuz - Gold EP EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	Source: Bowers/Lednicer Ace Pilot List. With 82 victories, you would expect him to be an RK Holder, but I have found no such name. Certainly not Paul Darjes.
7	Longhini, Antonio	Lt	3/29/1918	Italy, Regia Aeronautica Italiana (41-43)	8		152o Gruppo "Caccia", 370a Sq., 21o Gruppo "Caccia Autonomo". 24o Gruppo "Autonomo Cacia Terrestre", 355a Sq., 2a Sq., ANR (43-44)	MC.200 & 202, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G-6	It. Medal for Valor in Brz & Sil, It. War Merit Cross EK 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	KIFA 16 November, 1944 (H. Breuer). Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Added: Served in Albania, Mediterranean and Southern & Northern Italy. Combat Missions 100+ (Paul Perron, Italy 6/2002).
8	Wittke, Paul	Ofw			8		13/JG-27 (2/45 Reich Def)	Bf 109G, Bf 109K-4 Werk # 330415 "White 11 + ~" (lost 2/22/45)	EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 22 February, 1945 during aerial combat in the Münster area. His 8th victory, a Spitfire SW of Münster on 22 February, 1945.
9	Förster, Paul	Maj (postmortem)	13/03/02 (CK)	Varel/ Oldenburg (CK)	8		added: Stfkpt 3./ZG 26 (-07/40, CK), 8./JG 1 (07/40), Höh.Kdo.d.Jagd-u.Zerstörerschulen München, XII. Fliegerkorps, 2./NJG 1 (06/43), Stfkpt 2./NJG 1 (09/43-01/44, CK), Kdr I,/NJG 1 (01/44-10/44)	Bf 109 in JG 1, Bf 110, He 219 A-0 "G9 + BA" Werknr 190129 (dam 22/06/44), He 219 A-0 "G9 + CL" (CK) (lost 01/10/44)	EK 1 & 2 at least Night Fighter Operational Clasp in Bronze	KIC 1 October, 1944 in a landing accident at Münster-Handorf airfield after testing a new instrument landing system, no further detail (Boiten). Added: struck a cairn of stones (CKönig). Added: Maj Förster and his unnamed R/O were uninjured in Wk# 190129 when their landing gear collapsed at Venlo airfield the night of 21/22 June, 1944 (SGLO) As an Ofw in JG-1, he downed a Whitley V bomber of RAF No. 10 Sq. on 9 July, 1940 near the Island of Heligoland. This was recorded as the 1st Night Victory. Now a Hptm in 2/NJG-1, he downed a Wellington 1 km NW of Oudenbosch on 22 June, 1943. A Halifax 2 km E of Zierikzee on 26 July, 1943. A Lancaster 12 km NW of Antwerp on 22 May, 1944. A "4 mot" near Duisburg on 17 June, 1944. Courtesy CK
10	Bonet, Giovanni	Capt	7/20/1914	Italy, Regia Aeronautica Italiana (35-43)	8		16o Gruppo "Caccia", 22o Gruppo, 359a Sq., 2o Gruppo "Caccia", Kdr 150a Sq., Kdr Squadriglia "Montefusco"/1o Gruppo (Venaria Reale 1/44), ANR (43-45)	Cr.32, MC.200, Re 2001, Fiat G.50, Fiat G.55 (MM91065) "Yellow 8" (3/44)	It. Medal for Valor in Gold & Silver, It. War Merit Cross, Sp. CW Campaign Medal, Sp. Wound Badge EK 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 29 March, 1944 (H.Breuer). Added: Served in Spain, France, Balkans, Greece, Russia, Mediterranean, and both Southern & Northern Italy. Combat Missions unknown, KilledInAction (KIA) 29 March, 1944, no detail (Paul Perron, Italy 6/2020).
11	Busch, Hans Erwin	Oblt	3/9/1917		8	Courtesy Christian König	9(Jabo)/JG-26 (6/40), 10(Jabo)/JG-26 (3/42), Stfkpt 10(Jabo)/JG-54(3/43, redesg.14/SKG-10), Stfkpt 14/SKG-10 (6/43)	Bf 109F-4/R1 in JG-26, Fw 190A-5 Werk # 1368 "Black K" (lost 5/23/43), Fw 190A-5 (lost 11/25/43)	Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(4/29/43) EK 1 & 2 Wound Badge(5/23/43) Fighter Operational Clasp in Brz	Injured in a collision with Oblt Kurt Eckleben (KIC), 25 November, 1943, near Mielec. His ac was cut in half. WIC 23 May, 1943 when he was in a crash in "Black K, reason unknown. One known victory, his 1st, a Hurricane S of Dunkirk on 31 May, 1940, an Uffz at the time. His 2nd, a Hurricane at Dunkirk, 2 June, 1940. His 3rd & 4th, both Hurricanes northwest of Beauvais, 8 June, 1940. His 5th, a Spitfire in the St. Omer area on 4 July, 1941. His 6th, a Spitfire near Marquise on 9 August, 1941. His 7th, a Spitfire of RAF No. 92 Sq. at Cape Gris Nez on 24 February, 1942. His 8th, a Hurricane east of Harwich on 25 March, 1942. This infrequent Jabo victory may have gone unconfirmed. He replaced Oblt Paul Keller, KilledInAction (KIA) 17 February, 1943. He retained command of this unit for the remainder of the war. 14/SKG-10 moved to Italy and then to the Eastern Front. SKG = Schnellkampfgeschwader or Fast Bomber Wing
12	Mang, Paul	Uffz			7		9/JG-53 (Reggio-Emilia, It; 7/44 Lippspringe)	Bf 109G-6 "Yellow 6 + I" (Italy 10/43)	EP EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	His 1st victory, a B-17 over southern Italy, 19 August, 1943. His 2nd, a P-38 over Italy, 20 August, 1943. Another victory, not numbered in the OKL Report, a B-24 50 km south southwest of Padua Italy, 28 December, 1943. His 3rd per OKL, a P-40 over Italy on 7 April, 1944. His 4th, a B-17 70 km NW of Baden on 3 August, 1944. His 5th, a B-17 on 24 August, 1944, no location given. His 6th, a B-17G Ser # 42-32048 "Mary" of 20th BS at Brünn on 29 August, 1944.
13	Meurer, Manfred	Hptm	9/8/1919	Hamburg	65	Courtesy Christian König	9/NJG-1, Stab III/NJG-1, Stfkpt 3/NJG-1 (1/43, 6/43 Venlo), Kdr II/NJG-5 (8/43), Kdr I/NJG-1 (9/43-1/44)	Bf 110G-4 Werk # 5475 "G9 + BL" (or DL) (6/22/43), Ju 88C, Do 217 in NJG-5, He 219A-5, He 219A-0 Wk # 190070 "G9 + BB" (lost 1/21/44)	RK(16/04/43) EL (No. 264, 02/28/43 CK) Deutsches Kreuz - Gold( 16/04/43) EP (15/03/43) EK 1 (19/12/42 CK) & 2 (17/04/42 CK) Wound Badge (22/01/44) Night Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold	KilledInAction (KIA) (collision) on 21/22 January, 1944, when his He 219 hit a Lancaster during a raid on Magdeburg, crashing 20 km east of Magdeburg. Both crews perished. His RO was Ofw Gerhard Scheibe (06/04/1917) [RK (10/12/43), DK-G (23/07/43 CK), EP (26/07/43 CK), EK 1 & 2]. Scheibe was the first Radio Operator to win the RK (after 60 night victories (CK)), buried in Zerbst (see his own entry). All Night victories. 130 combat missions. 44 bombers. Downed a Hampden I of RAF No. 14 (OTU-Operational Trng Unit) near Diepenveen Holland, 4 km NNW of Deventer on the night of 30-31 May, 1942. A Wellington III of RAF No. 156 Sq. at Rozendaal, 6 km NE of Arnhem the night of 15-16 August, 1942. A Halifax II of RAF No. 158 Sq. at Rhaan, 5 km N of Hellendoorn Holland, the night of 15-16 October, 1942. One known "multiple victory" nights, 17 June, 1943, he downed four Lancasters. On the night of 21/22 June, 1943, his Bf 110G4 Werk # 5475 crashed near Elsendorp Holland, NE of Gemert due to engine trouble (Brit bomber return fire/SGLO), injuring him, no mention of crew injuries (DeSwart & Bf 110 Loss List). Added: His R/O-Gnr 21/22 June was Fw Scheibe who escaped injury (SGLO). Hptm Meurer has been identified as one of the leading Night Fighter pilots. He is buried in Ohlsdorfer Cemetery, in his native Hamburg. Bowers/Lednicer, 65 victories. Added: Received the Oak Leaves after 50 night victories (CK) Scheibe on left	Archive Loss Report Mosquito IV DZ354 Paul McGuiness RAAF Archive Wellington Z1216 460 Sqd RAAF 1942-09-10
14	Schönert, Rudolf	Maj	7/27/1911	Glogau Schlesien	65		4/NJG-1 (6/41 Bergen), Stafkpt 4/NJG-2 (42), Stafkpt 5/NJG-3, Kdr II/NJG-5 (42), Kdr NJG-100(8/43 S.U.), Kdr NJG-5 (3/45 to end)	Bf 110C-7 Werk # 2075 (15% dam 6/30/41, emer lnd trng exer Bergen), Do 17 in NJG-2(42), Do 217 in 3/NJG-3, Ju 88G-6 "C9 + AC" & Ju 88G-6 Werk # 620788 "C9 + AA" in NJG-5, Do 217 in II/NJG-5	RK(7/25/42)-EL(4/11/44, the 450th award) Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(5/25/42) EP(1/5/42) EK 1 & 2 Night Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold with pendant	All victories were Night victories, 35 in Russia. 376 combat missions. His R/O-Gnr was Ofw Johannes Richter. He also served as Kdr I/NJG-100 in Russia; Kdr Erpro (Test Unit)/NJGr-10 (1/44) flying the Bf 109G, Fw 190A, Bf 110, Ju 88, He 219 & the Ta 154; and Kdr NJG-5 until wars end. His first western victory, two Whitleys the night of 8-9 July, 1941, no locations. A Wellington 5 km W of Lemmer the night of 16-17 July, 1941. His first known Soviet victory, a TB-7 and two R-5s on the night of 16-17 August, 1943. A TB-7 the night of 27-28 August, 1943. Four Soviet B-25s on the night of 31 August, 1943. Two DB-3s and two PS-84s the night of 7-8 September, 1943. Two DB-3s near Smolensk on the night of 20-21 September, 1943. Three PS-84s in the Charkovo-Alexeyevo areas onthe night of 11-12 October, 1943. Four DB-3s near Demenino (near Kursk) the night of 14-15 October, 1943. One of his many western victories, a Halifax NW of Berlin on 15 February, 1944. Five victories, 61 to 65, all "E/as on the Eastern Front" on 24 April, 1945. Bowers /Lednicer, 64 victories. Schönert and his armorer, Ofw Paul Mahle, developed the upward-firing armament for night fighters. Deceased 30 November, 1985 in Canada. Alternate spelling: Schoenert.	Archive Report Operational Record
15	Wielbinski, Paul	Fw			6		7/JG-3	Bf 109G, Fw 190A	EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 25 June, 1944 (Magnus). One known victory, his 1st, a B-17 (HSS) on 14 October, 1943. His 2nd, a B-17 (HSS) NW of Dachau on 24 April, 1944. His 3rd, a P-51 SW of Caen on 7 June, 1944. His 4th, a P-51 at Bayeux on 8 June, 1944. His 5th & 6th, both P-51s on 21 June, 1944; one at Nonancourt, the other at St. Andre-de-lAure. Alternate spelling: Wielebinski (Magnus & Perry Claims).
16	Hattinen, Lars Paul Erich	Fw	1922	Finland	6		1/LeLv-28 (Tampere 2/43)	MS.406 "MS-631" (2/43), Bf 109G	EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp in Silver	70 missions; deceased 3 January, 1961 (H. Breuer).
17	Temme, Paul	Oblt	6/4/1916		6	Courtesy Christian König	2/JG-2, Stab I/JG-2 (5/40), Adj II/JG-2 (Channel)	Bf 109E-1 "White 5"(9/39), Bf 109E-4 Werk # 5068 "< +" (lost 8/13/40)	EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	POW 13 August, 1940. Most likely hit by a Hurricane from RAF No. 43 Sq., he belly-landed his E-4 in a cornfield alongside the Shoreham airfield. Interned in Canada. One known victory, his 1st, a Potez 63 south of Sedan, 15 May, 1940. His 2nd & 3rd, both Spitfires southwest of Calais on 26 May, 1940. His 4th, a Blenheim thought to be from RAF No. 139 Sq., N of Le Harve, on 2 August, 1940. His 5th, a Hurricane SE of Portsmouth on 11 August, 1940. His 6th, a Spitfire over England on 13 August, 1940. Deceased 29 March, 1998. Temme crashsite
18	Fehre, Paul	Lt			6		5/NJG-3, 4/NJG-3, 2/L.Beo Staffel (6/44)	Bf 110	EK 1 & 2 Night Fighter Operational Clasp	One known victory, his 4th, a B-17 at Wangerooge on 4 January, 1944. A 5th, a "4 mot" 150 km E of F.F. "Ida" on 31 March, 1944. A 6th, a "4 mot" at Beacon "Kurfurst" on 17 June, 1944.
19	Dräger, Paul	Lt	11/2/1919		6		KG-1, 5/JG-3 (6/43 S.U.)	Bf 109G-5 Werk # 26074(lost 10/43), Bf 109G-14 (lost 11/44)	EK 1 & 2 Wound Badge Bomber & Fighter Operational Clasp	MIA 2 November, 1944, his 25th birthday, failing to return from a mission near Osterhausen. He was the victim of American fighters. His remains and 109 were found 56 years later, being identified by his dogtag. He was buried at the Soldiers Cemetery at Eisleben. His first known victory, a Soviet Yak-1 on 2 June, 1943. An Il-2 on 8 July, 1943. A 3rd Soviet, an Il-2 on 16 July, 1943. One known western victory, his 5th, a Typhoon on 4 October, 1943. His 6th, a B-17 into the Zuider Zee on 9 October, 1943. Shot down with wounds in Werk # 26074 on 10 October, 1943, opposing US bombers on the Münster Raid. Final victory count may be higher, Magnus Report. Alternate spelling: Draeger (appearing on the victories, yet Jager Blatt IDd him as Dräger). Jager Blatt 1/2001. Courtesy Christian König
20	Zorner, Paul	Maj	3/31/1920	Roben bei Leobschütz Schlesien (now Poland)	59		Instr 40-41, 4/KGzbV-104, II/NJG-2 (7/42 Gilze-Rijen), 8/NJG-2, 10/NJG-3, Stffüh 2/NJG-3 (12/42 Wittmundhafen), Stfkpt 3 (3/43/Vechta) & Stfkpt 8/NJG-3 (Kastrup Denmark), Kdr III/NJG-5 (4/44 Mainz-Finthen), Kdr II/NJG-100 (10/44 to end)	Ju 52; Ju 88, Bf 110E-1 Werk # 3962 "D5 + DH" (force land-US bomber combat, 4/17/43), Bf 110G-4 Werk # 6219 (bailed-eng fire, 7/25/43), Bf 110G-4 "D5 + BS" in 8/NJG-3 3/44), Bf 110G-4 "C9 + AD"(4/44) & Ju 88G-6 "C9 + HD" (10/44) in III/NJG-5, Do 217 in /NJG-2; Bf 109, Do 217, Ju 88G-6 Werk # 621541 "W7 + AC" in NJG-100	RK(6/9/44)-EL(9/17/44) Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(3/20/44) EP(8/31/43) EK 1 (3/12/43) & 2 (6/9/41) Trans Oper. Clasp in Silver (10/21/41) & Night Ftr Oper. Clasp in Gold (3/30/44)	After surrendering his Group at Karlsbad on 10 May, 1945, he was turned over to the Russians. Russian POW until December, 1949. A Transport pilot from March to October, 1941 with 162 missions in N.Africa, the Med, and Russia, converted to Night Fighter. Shot down during aerial combat in Bf 110E-1 Werk# 3962 "D5 + DH near Cloppenburgh on 17 April, 1944. Lost another Bf 110, a G-4 model, Werk# 6219 on 25 July, 1944 due to an engine fire. All the crew bailed safely. 272 combat missions; 59 victories in 110 Night missions! All victories were Night victories. A Lancaster I of RAF No.166 Sq Serial ME636, piloted by W/O G.A.Woodcock at Müritz the night of 15-16 February, 1944. Four "4 mots" on 11 June, 1944 in the Dreux area. His long-time R/O was Fw Heinrich Wilke, a RK recipient 29 November, 1944. His 59th and last victory, a B-24 SSE of Graz on 6 March, 1945, when he served as Kdr II/NJG-100. Bowers/Lednicer, 59 victories. Last known, living in Homburg.	Operational Record Archive Report HE202 Allied Losses Database ED999 Wellington HZ438, 300 Sqd Polish
21	Wilke, Heinrich	Ofw	2/21/1921	Bielefeld	58		NJG-2, 3, 5	Bf 110	RK(11/25/44) Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(10/1/44) EP(4/24/44) EK 1 & 2 Night Fighter Operational Clasp	Russian POW until 1947. Radio Operator for Paul Zorner. Participated in these 58 aerial victories. One of the few R/Os to receive the RK. Deceased 23 June, 1983.
22	Wick, Helmut Paul Emil	Maj	1915/08/05	Mannheim	56		II./134 (38), 1./JG 53 (01/39), Stfkpt 3./JG 2 (08/40), Kdr I./JG 2 (10/40 Beaumont-le-Roger), Kdr JG 2 (10/40 Cherbourg)	Bf 109 E-3 "Yellow 2" in 3./JG 2, Bf 109 E-4 "Black < - + -" Werknr 5344 (lost 28/11/40)	RK (No. 107 27/10/40) EL(No. 4, 04/10/40) EK 1 (06/01/40, CK) & EK 2 (21/12/39, CK)	KilledInAction (KIA) 28 November, 1940 after scoring his 56th victory, a Spitfire of RAF No. 609 Sq., piloted by F/O Paul A. Baillon (KilledInAction (KIA)), over the Needles at the western end of the Isle of Wight. Shot down 5 minutes later south of the Isle of Wight by F/O John Charles Dundas of RAF No. 609 Sq. He parachuted into the Channel but his body was never recovered. Wicks wingman, Hptm. Rudi Pflanz, shot down Dundas over the Channel the same day. Wicks body was not recovered. On 22 November, 1939, Wick downed a French Curtiss Hawk H-75A near Bitsch/Phalsbourg while in 3/JG-2, one of JG-2s 1st WWII victories. His 2nd & 3rd, both LeO-451s in the Cambrai/St. Quentin area, 20 May, 1940. Nos.4-7, three Bloch 151s and a Morane 406 at Ham/Peronne on 5 June, 1940. His 8th & 9th, both Bloch 151s at Ham-Peronne on 6 June, 1940. Nos.10 & 11, a Bloch 151 and a Morane SW of Soissons on 8 June, 1940. Nos.15, 16 & 17, a Hawk-74, a Spitfire and a Hurricane over England on 11 August, 1940. A Hurricane & a Spitfire over Portland on 8/25/40. 5 victories on 10/5/40. 168 combat missions. Hoehler Personality Photo/Profile. Butler shows Wick serving also in JG-26.
23	Galland, Wilhelm Ferdinand "Wutz"	Maj	10/23/1914	Westerholt Bochum	55	Lommel, Belgium Courtesy Christian König	Luft.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. Courtesy Christian König
24	Lippe-Weissenfeld, Egmont, Prinz "Prinz der Nacht"	Maj	7/14/1918	Salzburg, Austria	51		ZG 76, 4./NJG 1 (11/40, 03/41), 5./NJG 2 (11/41), Kdr I./NJG 3 (10/42), Kdr III./NJG 1 (06/43), Kdr NJG 5 (03/44 Parchim)	Bf 110C-4 Werk # 2270 (lost 6/41), Bf 110C-4 Werk # 3273 (Dam 6/30/41), & Do 217(NJG-3), Bf 110D-2 Werk # 3376 (10% dam 3/12/41; WIA, crashed at Bergen after hit by return fire), Bf 110G-4 "G9 + HS" in III/NJG-1, Bf 110G-4 Wk# 720010 "C9 + CD"(lost 3/12/44)	RK (No. 449 (CK) 16/04/42) EL (No. 263 (CK) 02/08/43) Deutsches Kreuz in Gold (25/01/42) EK 1 (17/01/41 CK) & EK 2 (17/12/40 CK) Wound Badge (13/03/41) Night Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold	KilledInAction (KIA) 12 March, 1944 during a day flight, fatally crashing near St Hubert in the Ardennes due to touching the ground. Buried at the German War Cemetery, Ysselsteyn, Holland TH-1-1. Also KilledInAction (KIA) were R/O Ofw J.Renette, bur BL-6-133 and Mech Gnr Uffz K.Röber BL-6-134. All Night victories. One known victory, perhaps his first, a Wellington over England on the night of 16-17 November, 1940. A Whitley at Petten, northern Holland, 15 Jan., 1941, while an Oblt in 4/NJG-1. A Wellington the night of 9-10 April, 1941, no location. A Stirling I of RAF No.15 Sq.at Opmeer NL, N3654 piloted by Wing Cmdr Herbert Dale. All 7 perished. Another Wellington the night of 8-9 May, 1941, no location. A Stirling 10 km W of Medenblik the night of 10-11 May, 1941. A Whitley the night of 12-13 June, 1941, no location. A Wellington the night of 18-19 June, 1941 (Wellington R1696 of 305 Sqd (Polish), near Het Grootslag Polder, Holland. A Wellington the night of 22-23 June, 1941, no location. On 30 June, 1941, he crashed Wk# 2270 at Ijsselmeer Holland while in 4/NJG-2, cause and crew disposition unknown (DeSwart). Another Wellington at Map Quadrant 43/4/2 on 7-8 November, 1941. A Whitley and two Wellingtons at Barsingerhorn/Schlagen on 8-9 November, 1941. A Whitley V 2 km SW of Pellen, out at sea, the night of 27-28 December, 1941. Added: 167 combat missions (CK)	Wellington R1696 Paul McGuiness RAAF Archive 460 Sqd RAAF Wellington Z1470 1942-07-02 1942-03-26 Wellington R1590 Archiwum Polish Database Wellington R1696 1941-06-18/19
25	Martin, Paul	Uffz			5		7/JG-27	Bf 109F & G	EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	One known victory, his 1st, a P-38 southeast of Tanagra Greece, 22 October, 1943. His 2nd, a Beaufighter southeast of Tripidos Greece, 6 November, 1943. His 3rd, a B-26 SW of Antikythera Greece on 6 March, 1944. Magnus Report, 5 victories. Three of his victories were in another unknown unit as only two victories were scored while in JG-27, per the JG-27 Chronik/H.Breuer.
26	Marx, Paul	Lt			5		4/JG-2 (9/41; 9/43 Reich Def), 7/JG-2 (1/44)	Bf 109F in 41, Bf 109G-6 Werk # 19637 (50% dam 9/3/43), Fw 190A-3 in 12/43	EK 1 & 2 Wound Badge Fighter Operational Clasp	WIA 3 September, 1943 in his G-6 during aerial combat at Origny. One known victory, perhaps his 1st, a Spitfire near Dieppe on 20 September, 1941. Another, a Spitfire at Albert/Le Treport on 6 September, 1942. Another, a P-38 5 km east of El Jefna on 26 December, 1942. A 4th, a Spitfire 800 m N of Longvillers on 17 August, 1943. A 5th, a P-47 at Fumay on 29 January, 1944.
27	Leipelt, Wilhelm	Fw			5		2/JG-2 (5/40)	Bf 109E	EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	Magnus Report. Paul Temmes wingman and credited with downing one of the first Spitfires, most likely of RAF No. 19 Sq., on 26 May, 1940. One known victory, his 1st, a Morane 406 at St Quentin/Guise, 19 May, 1940. His 2nd, AC type not listed, at Cambrai/St. Quentin, 20 May, 1940. His 3rd, a Spitfire northwest of Calais, 26 May, 1940. His 4th, a LeO-451 southwest of Amiens, 31 May, 1940. His 5th, a Spitfire SE of Portland on 11 August, 1940.
28	Angst, Paul	Lt	5/19/1923		5	Courtesy Christian König	12/JG-3 (1/44), Stffüh 10/JG-3 (1/45), Later Stfkpt 10/JG-3	Bf 109G, Bf 109K-4 Werk # 332559 "White 7 + I" (lost 1/26/45)	EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	One known victory, his 1st, a P-38 on 31 January, 1944. His 2nd, a P-39 on 19 February, 1945. His 3rd, a Yak-9 on 11 March, 1945. His 4th, an La-5 on 20 April, 1945. His 5th, a Yak-9 on 24 April, 1945 (Magnus Report). Added: He was uninjured 26 January, 1945 when he was sd by Soviet flak near Schneidermühl (German name for Pila Poland). Source: D.Drury.
29	Baldi, Loris	Sgt Maj	12/26/1919	Italy, Regia Aeronautica Italiana (41-43)	5		154o Gruppo, 396a Sq., 101o Gruppo "Caccia Autonomo", 2o Gruppo "Caccia", 1a Sq., 4a Sq., ANR (43-45)	CR.42, G.50, MC.200 & 202 "Blue 396 (7/43 Greece), Bf 109G-6, Bf 109G-10 Werk # 490501 "Blk 11" (2/45 Italy)	It. Medal for Valor in Silver, It. War Merit Cross EK 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	He served the Mediterranean and Italy. Combat missions: RA logbook lost, Anr 31 combat missions, 17 aerial combats. Deceased 6 October, 2015. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey & Paul Perron, Italy 6/2020.
30	Gott, Paul Johannes	Lt	1925		5		3/JG-53 (Budapest 3/45)	Bf 109G-14 "Yellow 6"	EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	Aircraft Profile found online.
31	Pizzati, Gino	Sgt Maj	12/20/1919	Italy, Regia Aeronautica Italiana (40-43)	5		2o Gruppo "Caccia", 150a Sq., 1o Gruppo "Caccia", 3a Sq.	RE.2001 & 2005, Cr.24CN, G.55 & MC.205	It. Medal for Valor in Silver, It. War Merit Cross, Fighter Operational Clasp	Served in Malta and both Southern & Northern Italy. Combat Missions: RA 300 hours, 24 being night missions. 45 combat missions w/13 aerial combats. ANR 30 combat missions (Paul Perron, Italy 6/2002).
32	Rehdanz, Paul-Rudolf	Oblt			5		NJG-1, 1/NJG-4 (12/42), Stfkpt 10/NJG-101 (06-12/43). Added: III./ NJG 1 (10/41) (CKönig)	Bf 110	EK 1 & 2 Night Fighter Operational Clasp	His victories may be as high as 7 per Source: T. Boiten. Added: according to LOCS he was credited with about 5 night and about 2 day victories. (CKönig)
33	Ruzzin, Guisseppe	Lt	4/26/1916	Italy, Regia Aeronautica Italiana (35-43)	5		19a Squadriglia, XXIII Gruppo, 18o Gruppo, 85a Squadriglia, 6o Stormo, 154a Squadriglia, Luftwaffe Fliegerkorps (43-45)	Cr. 32 & 42, MC,200 & 202, MC 205V, Bf 109G-6	It. Medal for Valor in Brz & Sil, It. Cross of Military Valor, It War Merit Cross, EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp	His name found on the internet along with Luigi Gorrini, both listed as Italian Aces. Victories may be as high as 14 (H. Breuer). Added: Served in Spain, France, Belgium, So. Italy & Germany. 433 Combat Missions. Deceased 6 February, 2009 (Paul Perron, Italy 6/2020).
34	Dulias, Gottfried Paul Johannes	Lt	6/25/1925	Königsberg, E.Prussia	5		LKS-2 Gatow, 3/JG-53 (joins 8/44) 3/JG-53 (10/44S.U.) (3/45 Budapest)	Bf 109G-14AS "Yellow 6"	EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	Russian POW 4 March, 1945, after his only aircraft, "Yellow 6", was hit by small arms fire. From my interview with Gottfried, he told me that he had hit his 6th victim while over German lines and saw chunks of pieces coming off his victim. Out of ammo & cannon, and determined to finish off his victim, crashing into him if necessary, he attempted to record the crash with his gun camera. In attempting to get a camera shot, he now flew over Russian territory where he was downed by ground fire, and promptly taken prisoner. His 1st victory, a Spitfire, piloted by Lt Fred Browning of London, near Aachen in 1944. Browning parachuted safely, as did all five of his victims. His other victories were another western Spitfire and 3 Russian I-16 Ratas (Ratas doubtful at that time of the war CK). Spent many long years as a Soviet POW, in a Gulag, being released on 4 January, 1948. Now living in the U.S., and a guest at the Show of Shows in Louisville, KY in 2007, where I met and interviewed him on 23 February. I have his 8 X 10 lithograph & autograph to myself. Added: TOCH discussion board expresses much doubt about this fellow. Luftwaffe records or claims a relatively complete till late 1944. Records about losses relatively complete till March 1945. It is known that I./JG 53 flew no missions between 2.- 8. March 1945. Nowhere is there any reference to a Lt. Gottfried Dulias.(CK)	Dulias Account of Soviet experiences
35	Bohn, Paul Sepp	Oblt	5/14/1915	Dallau	5		4/NJG-2 (6/41 Gilze-Rijen)	Bf 110C, Do 215B, Ju 88C-2 Werk # 0794 "R4 + GM" (lost 6/26/41)	EP EK 1 & 2 Night Fighter Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 26 June, 1941 during an intruder mission NE of Greenwich, when he was killed by the Whitleys return fire. R/O Lindner took over the controls of the diving Ju 88, and managed to level off and landing in Italy. Gunner Hans Engmann and R/O Uffz Walter Lindner bailed safely over Charleville France after attaching Bohns body to a static line, and extricating him. His body was found 12 days later. The AC continued on after all bailed, and crashed at Mailen, in northern Italy. One known victory, perhaps his 1st, a Hampden at Scampton on 17 December, 1940. His 2nd and 3rd, a Wellington and a Whitley, both northeast of Bacton on 11-12 June, 1941. His 4th, a Wellington 200 km east of Spurn Head on 20-21 June, 1941. His 5th, a Whitley 50 km east of Harwich on 26 June, 1941.
36	Schaffrath, Paul Georg	Oblt	7/3/1917	Zittau	5	Courtesy Christian Konig	Stffüh 5/JG-300 (joined early 1944)	Fw 190A-8 Werk # 190135 (lost at Luckheide 6/21/44)	EP EK 1 & 2 WSCw/Swords(4/43) Wound Badge Fighter Operational Clasp	Shot down with wounds 21 June, 1944 over Berlin. He was able to bail but suffered many fractures, remaining in the hospital until wars end. Another source suggests that his A-8 was actually a Bf 109G-8, same serial number and call letters "VR + YE". 4 bombers. His first known victory, a Lancaster at Lingen on 20 February, 1944. A 2nd, a B-17 NW of Magdeburg on 20 June, 1944. Nos. 3, 4 & 5, all B-24s east of Berlin on 21 June, 1944, shortly before being shot down by a single engine fighter. Paul Georg Schaffrath and Oberst Bohnke in Prossnitz Courtesy Christian König
37	Schalk, Paul	Lt	1920/08/17	Marienwerder	5	Courtesy CK	12./JG 5 (07/42, 09/43 Herdla), 6./JG 5 (05/44 S.U.), Act Stfkpt 5./JG 11 (08/44), 7./JG 11 (11/44), Stfkpt 3./JG 11 (4/45)	Fw 190 A-3 Werknr 132241 (80% damaged 07/11/43), , Bf 109 G -10 "White 1" (02/45 CK)	EK 1 & 2 Wound Badge at least Fighter Operational Clasp in Bronze	WIA 7 November, 1943, crash landing at Teige Nerlandsoy in his A-3 due to engine trouble during an operation. He was seriously injured when he hit a stone wall. One known victory, a Hudson 40km W of Smola Island on 15 July, 1942 (A.Rosseels). A second, a Mosquito off Norway on 28 August, 1943. His first known Soviet victory, an "unidentified" AC on 14 May, 1944. Another "unidentified" Soviet AC on 15 May, 1944. (He needed to sharpen his recognition skills!) His fifth, a Yak-9 on 16 April, 1945 (Magnus Report). LOCS 5 victories. Courtesy CK
38	Gildner, Paul	Oblt	2/1/1914	Nimptsch Schlesien	48		I/ZG-1, 4/NJG-1 (2/41), II/NJG-2 (1/42, 4/42 Leeuwarden), IV/NJG-1, 2/NJG-1 (1/43), Stfkpt 3/NJG-1 (2/43 Venlo)	Do 215B-5 Werk # 0021 "R4 + RN" (10% dam 4/18/42) Bf 110C, Bf 110G-4 Werk # 4876 "G9 + HH" (lost 2/24/43)	RK(7/9/41) EL(2/26/43) Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(5/25/42) EK 1 & 2 Night Fighter Operational Clasp	One known victory, perhaps his 1st, a Blenheim at Groningen the night of February 28-March 1, 1941. Nos. 2 & 3, a Blenheim at Tolbert, W of Groningen and a Wellington at Burlanger, the night of 13-14 March, 1941. A 4th, a Whitley 8 km SE of Groningen, the night of 3-4 April, 1941. A Wellington the night of 9-10 April, 1941, no location. A Whitley the night of 8-9 May, 1941, no location. On 19 June, 1941, he downed three AC; two Wellingtons and a Whitley (including Wellington R1365). A Whitley the night of 29-30 June, 1941. A Whitley on 13 October, 1941. A Wellington at Schiermonikoog and a Whitley N of Texel Island on 31 October, 1941. A Hampden I of RAF No. 49 Sg. 5 km NE of Groningen Holland the night of 20-21 January, 1942. Four Day victories as a destroyer pilot with I/ZG-1. Began his military career as an Infantry officer in 1934. 44 Night victories. Killed the night of 23/24 February, 1943 over Gilze-Rijen Holland in a fatal crash at Dongen (in de vennen) due to an engine fire and explosion. Burial: Block M, Row 4, Grave 81. His R/O-Gnr, Uffz H.Huhn was uninjured. Added: He sustained chassis damage on his Do 215 during a landing at Leeuwarden, no injuries noted. Remaining crew: Fw R.Müller, R/O and Fw Poppelmeier, Mech/Gnr (SGLO). Added: Buried Yssesteyn: M-4-81(CK) Courtesy Christian König
39	Semrau, Paul	Maj	1915/11/12	Deutsch-Eylau Ostpreussen	46	Courtesy CK	Destroyer pilot, Stfkpt 3./NJG 2 (06/41, 07/41 Gilze-Rijen), Kdr III. & II./NJG 2 (02/44), Kdr NJG 2 (11/44,0 2/45 Twente)	Bf 110 C-2, Ju 88 C-4 "R4 + ??" Werknr 0636 (dam 14/07/41, enemy fire, pilot OK), Ju 88 G-1 "4R + AC" (04/44), Ju 88 G-6 Werknr 620562 (lost 08/02/45)	RK (07/10/42) EL (No 841, 17/04/45 postmortem CK) Deutsches Kreuz - Gold (24/04/42) EK 1 & 2 Wound Badge Night Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold with pendant	KilledInAction (KIA) the night of 7/8 February, 1945 when shot down by an RCAF Spitfire, piloted by F/L K.S. Sleep of 402 Sqd RCAF., during his landing approach at Twente airfield, near Enschede Holland. Remaining crew (dispositions not given): Ofw Hantusch and Ofw Behrens (Rosseels & RCAF Claims List). WIA 12 July, 1941 during aerial combat, no further detail (Balss). One of the most successful long range night fighters. As a destroyer pilot, he destroyed 6 AC on the ground. His aerial victories were all at night. 5 victories in the Desert. His 1st and 2nd victories, both Blenheims at Feltwell on the night of 10-11 February, 1941. His 3rd, a Wellington 5 km S of Grantham on 7-8 May, 1941. His 4th, a Blenheim 5 km S of Grantham the night of 17-18 May, 1941. His 5th victory,a Halifax at Finningley on 12-13 June, 1941. Another of his many victories, a Lancaster in the Berlin District on 15 February, 1944. A Lancaster in the Würzburg-Nürnberg area on 31 March, 1944. Kdr V/NJG-6 in June, 1943. A "4 mot" 20 km S of Dreux on 11 June, 1944. Maj Semrau burial: Ysselsteyn, Block Q, Row 2, Grave 38. Added: Remaining crew (2/45 KilledInAction (KIA)): Ofw Johann Hantusch, R/O (born 29/03/19(CK) bur Yssel Q-2-39) and FhjOfw Robert Behrens, Gnr (born 22/07/15 (CK) bur Yssel Q-2-37 (SGLO). NOTE: Lt Babinek perished in Wk# 0636 in December, 1941. Courtesy CK	Archive Report Operational Record
40	Stolte, Paul August	Hptm	10/11/1916		43	Courtesy Christian König	I/JG-54, 3/JG-1 (4/41), Acting Kdr I/JG-1 (4/42), Stfkpt 6/JG-3 (9/42; 4/43 Schiphol)	Bf 109E-3 "Yellow 1" & Bf 109F-2 "Yellow 1" in 3/JG-1, Bf 109G-2 Wk# 13765 (WIFA 10/31/42), Bf 109G-4 Wk# 14936 "Yellow 1 + --" (WIA-Ftr 3/25/43), Bf 109G-6 Wk# 26019 "Yellow 5 + -" (WIA; force land-Ftr 9/27/43), Bf 109G-5 Wk# 27087 "Yellow 1 + I" (lost at sea 10/18/43, low on fuel & ran into fog)	Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(8/31/43) EP(9/13/43) EK 1 & 2 Wound Badge Fighter Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 18 October, 1943, his G-5 crashing in the Waddenzee Holland. Shot down west of Strasbourg and captured 17 April, 1940. He was released after France capitulated. His first victory, a Blenheim west of Katwijk, 22 March, 1941. His 2nd, another Blenheim the next day, west of Hock-van-Holland. His 3rd, a Blenheim 130 km NW of Texel on 28 May, 1941. His 1st Soviet victory, a low flying MiG-1 on 26 January, 1943. An Il-2 on 1 February, 1943. A LaGG-5 on 13 February, 1943. A Boston on 22 Februry, 1943. A LaGG-3 on 9 March, 1943. An I-180 on 19 March, 1943. A Pe-2 on 23 May, 1943. A LaGG-3 on 1 June, 1943. A LaGG and two Yak-1s on 3 June, 1943. A Yak-1 on 17 June, 1943. His 17th, a LaGG-5 on 21 June, 1943. Three Pe-2s and a Yak-1 on 5 July, 1943. A LaGG-5 on 6 July, 1943. Two Yak-1s on 7 July, 1943. A LaGG-5, two Yak-1s and an Il-2 on 11 July, 1943. An Il-2 and a Yak-1 on 20 July, 1943. Two Il-7s on 25 July, 1943. His 41st victory, a B-17 into the North Sea on 24 September, 1943. His 42nd, a B-17 (HSS) at Neuwolda on 27 September, 1943. His 43rd, a B-17 5 km NW of Langeoog on 2 October, 1943.
41	Messmer, Paul	Gefr	4/18/1920	Konstanz	4		IV/JG-1 (2/42 Holland), 3/JG-51 (1/44 S.U.)	Bf 109E-7 Werk # 6518 (75% dam 2/7/42), Bf 109G "Black11", Fw 190	EK 1 & 2 Wound Badge Fighter Operational Clasp	Fatal crash 16 January, 1945 at Zichenau, Poland (today Ciechanow, Masovan Voivodeship, Poland). WIA 7 February, 1942; hit by his own flak, crashed near Brest, a Flg at the time. His first known victory, a Soviet Il-2 (m.H.) on 14 January, 1944. A 2nd, a Yak-7 on 29 March, 1944. A 3rd, an Il-2 (m.H.) on 23 August, 1944. A 4th, a P-39 on 16 September, 1944. Magnus, 9 victories. Added: His remains could not be recovered for transfer to a military cemetery, and he is commemorated in the memorial book at Mlawka, Poland (D.Drury).
42	Stöhler, Paul	Lt	14/01/21 (CKönig)	Dorsten (CKönig)	4	Courtesy Kelly Johnson	NAGr. 4 (S.U.)	FW-190 "White 2", Bf 109G-6 Werk # 15842 (lost 9/1/43)	EP (02/10/43) EK 1 (03/07/43 after his 3rd vic) & EK 2 alt least Fighter Operational Clasp in Silver	Killed In Action (KIA) 1 September, 1943 by Soviet groundfire SW of Jelnja. Added: apparently 4 victories as listed in his personal letters. (CKönig) On 31/08/43 he was credited with his fourth and last aerial battle shooting down an enemy fighter. With Herbert Findeisen (Courtesy CKönig) Courtesy Kelly Johnson
43	Fritsch, Paul	Lt	2/2/1920	Arnstedt	4		5/JG-26 (Channel)	Fw 190A-4 Werk # 2436 "Black 7" (lost 7/6/43)	EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 6 July, 1943 in his A-4 in aerial combat with Spitfires of RAF No. 303 Sq. (Polish), 8 km W of the Somme Estuary. One known victory, his 1st, a Spitfire at Veules-les-Roses on 24 August, 1942. His 2nd, a Spitfire 60 km west northwest of Dunkirk on 27 February, 1943. his 3rd, a P-51 25 km west of Somme/Mündung on 23 April, 1943. A 4th, a Typhoon at the Somme Estuary on 24 June, 1943.
44	Reinhardt, Peter (Paul?)	Uffz			4		5/JG-11 (9/43; 3/44 Reich Def))	Bf 109G-6 Werk # Unk "Black 16" (5/43), Bf 109G-6 Werk # 410819 "Yellow 12" (lost 3/6/44)	EP EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	Opposed the 6 March, 1944 Berlin Raid. KilledInAction (KIA) this date in aerial combat near Haselünne with a P-47 of 56FG, piloted by Col. Hubert "Hub" Zemke. One known victory, his 1st, a B-17 at Langeoog-Carolinensie on 27 September, 1943. His 2nd, a B-17 on 9 October, 1943. His 3rd, a B-17 at Tecklenburg, WSW of Osnabrück, 10 October, 1943. His 4th, a P-47 at Neuenkirchen on 29 November, 1943. Courtesy Christian König
45	Exner, Walter	Ofw			4		7/NJG-2 (8/44)	Ju 88G-1 Werk # 620033 "4R + PR" (lost 8/25/44)	EK 1 & 2 Night Fighter Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 25/26 August, 1944 during aerial combat at Lollar. Source: T. Boiten. Remaining crew (KilledInAction (KIA)): R/O Ofw Paul Busch and Gnr Gefr Eduard Schreiner. Two known victories, both "4 mots" NW of Paris on 8 June, 1944.
46	Taube, Paul	Uffz			4		8/JG-77 (5/44 Romania), 9/JG-77 (7/44), 4/JG-1	Bf 109G-6 Werk # 162111 "Black 9" (lost 5/5/44) & Fw 190A-8 Wk # 170941 "White 242" (30% dam 7/14/44) in JG-77, Fw 190A-8 Werk# 960521 "Red 4" (lost 12/5/44) in JG-1	EK 1 & 2 Wound Badge Fighter Operational Clasp	MIA 5 December, 1944; Combat with a P-51 near Stendal. Mombeek MIA List. No known grave. WIA 5 May, 1944 during aerial combat with a P-51 NW of Ploiesti (Bf 109 Loss List). Injured 14 July, 1944 when making a force landing at Aube due to a fuel shortage. One known victory, his 1st, a B-24 (e.V.) near Ploesti on 18 May, 1944. A 2nd, referred to as his 1st by OKL, a B-24 (HSS) over Romania on 11 June, 1944. Two P-47s downed 14 July, 1944, one at Tilly-sur-Seulles, the other S of LAigle.
47	Streuff, Paul	Ofw			4		7/JG-300, 1/JG-302	Fw 190A, Bf 109G	EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 2 July, 1944 during aerial combat with American fighters near Martorivarsar, south of Budapest (Boiten). One known victory, a "4 mot" N of Mannheim on 6 September, 1943. A 2nd, a Halifax N of Kassel on 22 October, 1943. A 3rd, a B-24 (HSS) at Sankt Pölten on 24 May, 1944. A 4th, another B-24 (HSS) at Sankt Pölten on 29 May, 1944. Source Boiten 4 victories; 2 Night and 2 Day.
48	Budenz, Paul	Uffz			4		8/JG-77 (S.U.)	Bf 109F-4 Werk # 7113 "Black 5" (lost 8/30/41)	EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 30 August, 1941 during aerial combat southeast of Dnjepropetrowsk.
49	Tratt, Eduard	Maj	2/24/1919	Würzburg	38	Courtesy Jörg Mückler	1/EKdo-210, I/SKG-210, Stfkpt 1/ZG-1 (1/43), Stfkpt 6/ZG-26, Ekdo/JG-1(6/43), Kdr II/ZG-26 (1/44)	Bf 110E-2 Werk # 3794 "3U + BP", Bf 110G-2 Werk # 5198 "RH + YK" (dam 1/30/43; WIA, crash N of Rowenki due to engine damage; Gunner Fw Paul Rennefahrt KIA), Fw 190A-5 & 6 (6/43), Me 410A-1 Wk# 420410 "3U + Blue 1"	RK(4/12/42)-EL(3/26/44 Post) Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(8/2/43) EK 1 & 2 Wound Badge Destroyer Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 22 February, 1944 in aerial combat with a P-47 in Wk# 420410 near Nordhausen/Harz. WIA 14 February, 1942 by Soviet ground fire. Wounded again on 27 March, 1942, in his 110, when he was hit by hostile fire in the Rzhev Sector. 350 missions. 25 victories in the West. One known victory, a P-38 "FQ-5" at Berge, south of Löningen, on 13 November, 1943. One of his last victories, a P-38 by Ettenbrock on 10 February, 1944. A triple victory on 11 February, 1944; three P-38s in the Oberstein area. An additional 26 AC and 24 Tanks destroyed on the ground. Several bomber credits, exact number unknown. He briefly commanded the JG-1 Test Unit, experimenting with mortar-carrying Fw 190s. Their weight made them easy prey for Allied fighters, and the program was abolished. Before taking command of II/ZG-26, he was Kdr Erprobungskommando (Test Unit) 25. He was the highest scoring destroyer pilot. Added: Tratt on the group picture: last picture from Tratt shot on the day he was KIA. (CK) Shown on left
50	Kühlein, Elias Paul	Lt			35	Courtesy Christian König	4/JG-51 (7/42 S.U. & Nisch Yugoslavia), 7/JG-51 (6/44 S.U.), Stfkpt 6/JG-51 (12/44), JG-7	Bf 109F & G (Trop), Bf 109G-6/R3 Werk # 163269 "White 7"(6/44 Yugoslavia) in 4 Staffel, Me 262	Deutsches Kreuz - Gold EP EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	About 600 combat missions. His first victory, a Soviet Il-2 on 3 July, 1942. An Il-2 on 6 July, 1942. A Yak-1 on 9 July, 1942. A Pe-2 on 5 August, 1942. A Yak-1 on 16 August, 1942. An Il-2 and a Fessel Baloon on 23 August, 1942. An Il-2 on 27 August, 1942. A Pe-2 on 14 September, 1942. A Pe-2 on 23 September, 1942. A Pe-2 on 27 September, 1942. Known Desert victories, both P-38s; one 25 km northeast of Siliana, the other Map Quadrant 3 East 97632, on 28 December, 1942. Another victory, a Spitfire 35 km north of Gabes on 16 January, 1943. Another, a P-38 15 km east of El Guettar on 6 February, 1943. On 21 March, 1943, he downed a Spitfire 35 km east southeast of Gabes. On 2 November, 1943, he downed a B-17 at Bad Vöslau, near Wiener Neustadt. A B-24 over Yugoslavia on 16 April, 1944. A B-24 on 6 June, 1944. A Soviet La-5 on 5 December, 1944. A captured Bf 109 on 11 December, 1944. A Yak-9 on 21 December, 1944. Bowers/Lednicer, 36 victories. Courtesy Christian König
51	Johnen, Wilhelm 'Wim'	Hptm	10/9/1921	Homberg Niederrhein	34	Risop	3/NJG-1(6/41-3/42), 1/NJG-5, Stfkpt 10(?)/NJG-1 Russia-42, Stfkpt 5/NJG-6(2/44), Stfkpt 8/NJG-5 (5/44), Kdr III/NJG-6	Bf 110D-3 Wk# 4224 "G9+FL" in 3/NJG-1(lost 3/42), Bf 110G-4b/R8 Werk # 740055 "C9+EN" in 5 Stf (lost 4/44, interned & destroyed in Switzerland), Bf 110G-4 "2Z + FR" in 8/NJG-5, Ju 88G in NJG-6	RK(10/29/44) Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(7/23/44) EP(3/20/44) EK 1 & 2 Wound Badge(3/27/42) Night Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold	Shot down with wounds on 27 March, 1942 in his D-3 by RAF Stirling return fire. R/O Ogefr Risop(KilledInAction (KIA)). Added: ( Risop was found after CK) On 27/28 April, 1944, he entered Swiss airspace in his G-4 Wk# 740055 "C9 + EN" while pursuing an American bomber over Lake Constance. He was forced to land at Dübendorf, near Zurich, but was eventually able to return to Germany with R/O Lt "Brinos" Kamprath & Gnr Ofw Paul Mahle! 200+ combat missions. 6 unconfirmed. He scored a triple victory on 15 February, 1944; two Halifax and a "4 mot". While in 8/NJG-6, a Halifax 45 km SW of Strasbourg on 28 April, 1944. A Wellington SW of Plattensee on 26 June, 1944. Two Wellingtons 40 km S of Fels-am-Wagram on 7 July, 1944. A B-25 in "Skorpion" (?) area on 16 August, 1944. A B-25 by "Himmel- bettabschuss" (a radar-guided victory) on 21 August, 1944. A Halifax S of Fiume on 22 August, 1944. A Halifax SE of Baja on 26 August, 1944. A Halifax SE of Baja on 13 September, 1944. A Halifax W of Senta on 21 September, 1944. His R/O in 3/NJG-1 was Uffz Risop. His R/O in 5/NJG-6 was Grasshoff and his gunner was Ofw Paul Mahle. His last victory,a Lanc 15 km SE of Würzburg on 15 March, 1945. Deceased 7 February, 2002. Courtesy Christian König	Archive Report LW339 Archive Report ND759 Operational Record
52	Brandt, Paul	Oblt	4/29/1915	Rehhof, Westpreussen	34	Courtesy Christian König	3/JG-54 (12/41 S.U.), 4/JG-54 (7/43), Erg/JGr.-Ost (Instr 4/44), 15/JG-54 (9/44), Stfkpt 16/JG-54 (12/44)	Fw 190A-5, Fw 190A-8 Werk# 682024 "Blue ?" (lost 12/24/44)	RK(9/29/44) Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(3/6/44) EP(7/26/43) EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold with pendant	4 Bombers. 500 Missions. Killed 24 December, 1944, in Werk# 682024, in a crash at Körde, by Münster/Westfalen, after aerial combat with British Tempests of the 2nd TAF. 20 victories in the East. His first known Soviet victory, an I-16 on 3 December, 1941. A Soviet P-40 on 23 February, 1942. A Yak-1 on 30 April, 1942. An I-153 on 14 May, 1942. A Pe-2 on 8 July, 1942. A MiG-3 on 26 August, 1942. A MiG-3 on 2 September, 1942. A Yak-1 on 19 July, 1943. A Pe-2 1 km W of Gorodok on 22 July, 1943. A LaGG-5 on 25 July, 1943. Two Il-2s and a LaGG-3 on 27 July, 1943. An La-5 on 28 July, 1943. An Il-2 on 30 July, 1943. An Il-2 NE of Woronow on 4 August, 1943. Two Il-2s on 15 September, 1943. A Pe-2 on 12 October, 1943. A Yak-9 20 km SE of Nevel on 5 November, 1943. An Il-2 on 11 December, 1943. An La-5 on 7 February, 1944. A Pe-2 on 15 February, 1944. One known western victory, a Vigilant at Doetinchem on 26 September, 1944. A P-38 SE of St Vith on 17 December, 1944. A P-47 at Lommersum and a P-51 SE of Malmedy on 18 December, 1944. Magnus Report, 30 victories.
53	Scherfling, Karl Heinz	Lt	9/6/1918	Gelsenkirchen Ruhrgebiet	33	Courtesy Christian König	7/NJG-1 (40-41), 4/NJG-2 (42), 10/NJG-1 (end 42, 7/43), 12/NJG-1 (43)	Bf 110G-4 Werk # 4856 (lost 7/31/43 at Alkmaardermeer), Bf 110G-4 Werk# 730218 "G9 + EZ (lost 7/21/44)	RK (4/8/44) Deutsches Kreuz - Gold (9/6/43) EP (8/9/43) EK 1 & 2 EK2 Night Fighter Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) the night of 20/21 July, 1944; sd by a British Night fighter Mosquito NT113 north of Mol. Remaining crew: Fw Scholz, R/O (WIA) and Fw Winkler, Gnr (KilledInAction (KIA)). Source: Obermaier RK Publication. Added: He crashed his Wk# 4856 31 July, 1943 due to engine failure. Both he and R/O-Gnr, Ofw H.Scholz were uninjured (SGLO). His first known victory, a Wellington near Groningen the night of 31Mar/1 Apr, 1941. Downed the first Short Sterling in the war on 10 April, 1941. His 5th, a Wellington, 26 July, 1942, no location. His 10th, a Stirling, 24 May, 1943, N of Texel. His 20th, a Lancaster, 14 July, 1943 4km SE of Utrecht. His 25th, another Lancaster, 24 December, 1943, NE of Berlin. His 30th, a Lancaster 31 March, 1944, NE of Venlo. His 32nd, a "4 Mot", "LV905" of RAF No.78 Sq (per Gr Nephew Paul Kadwill), 15km N of Breda on 25 May, 1944 (Luftwaffe.CZ). Added: the picture of Scherfling and his Radop is probably from 1941 (CKönig) Scherfling right and Scholz	Archive Report BF478 Archive Report ED373 Operational Record
54	Rauh, Paul Hubert	Maj	11/15/1913	Kleinwolkersdorf Osterreich	31		Austrian AF 1935-41, 4/NJG-1 (4//42), 9 & 7/NJG-4, 5/NJG-4 (9/42), Stafkpt 3/NJG-4, Kdr II/NJG-4 (6/44-5/45)	Bf 110, Bf 110G-4 Wk # 6282 "3C + WB" (lost 7/16/43), Bf 110G-4 Wk#740034 "3C + SJ" (lost 12/30/43), Ju 88G-1 #171617, Ju 88G-6 Werk # Unk "3C + CC"	RK(4/28/45) Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(8/20/44) EP(7/10/44) EK 1 & 2 Wound Badge Night Fighter Operational Clasp	Commanded II/NJG-4 in May, 1944. 29 bomber victories. 152 combat missions. All Night victories. Shot down three times. 7/16/43 in Wk# 6282 by a British fighter in which his Gunner, Ogefr Stamm was KilledInAction (KIA); 12/30/43 in Wk# 740034 by a P-47 and 3/21/45 in Wk# 714617 by bomber return fire. One known victory, a Halifax II of RAF No. 76 Sq. at Ostrand airfield at Maubeuge on 17 September, 1942. At this time, he was in 9/NJG-4. A Lancaster 7 km W of Rambouillet on 1 June, 1944. A double victory on 3 June, 1944; two "4 mots", one at Mantes-Rambouillet, the other in the Dreux area. A Lancaster in the Albert area on 16 June, 1944. A "4 mot" at St Leu on 8 July, 1944. A "4 mot" at Vitry-le-Francois on 19 July, 1944. A Lancaster NW of Orleans on 25 July, 1944. A "4 mot" at Chaumont on 29 July, 1944. A "4 mot" at Le Harve-Lisieux on 7 August, 1944. Two "4 mots" at Ruhrgebeit on 21 November, 1944. At wars end, he became a British POW, releassed in February, 1946. Retired from the Austrian Air Force as an Oberst. Alternate spelling: Raüh. Deceased 30 August, 2005 Neunkirchen Austria (P. Bastin).	Archive Report Archive Report Operational Record
55	Kierstein, Paul	Ofw			3		2/JG-26	Bf 109F, Fw 190A-3 Werk #2174 (dam.11/42), Fw 190A-4 Werk # 2375 "Black 7" (lost 1/20/43)	EK 1 & 2 Wound Badge Fighter Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 20 January, 1943 during aerial combat in "Black 7" with a Spitfire flown by W/C Richard Milne of RAF No. 611 Sq. at Dungeness. WIFA 8 November, 1942 in his A-3 force landing at Arques due to engine problems. One known victory, his 1st, a Spitfire north of St. Omer on 4 April, 1942. His 2nd, a Spitfire north of Coxyde on 29 June, 1942. His 3rd, a Spitfire 5 km west of Etaples on 31 October, 1942. Alternate spelling: Kirschstein.
56	Müngersdorff, Paul	Lt	2/27/1922	Esch Koln	3		Stab II/JG-2 (8/43 Channel), 5/JG-2 (3/44 Epinoy), 3/JG-2 (11/44; 1/45 Nidda)	Bf 109G-6 Werk # 15781 (or 15782) "Black 7 + -" (60% dam 8/12/43), Bf 109G-6/R6 Werk # Unk "Wh 28" (Creil 3/44), Bf 109G-6 Werk # 165205 (lost 7/44)	EK 1 & 2 Wound Badge in Black Fighter Operational Clasp	POW; Surrendered in southern Germany. In II Gruppe. Crashed in his "Black 7" on 12 August, 1943 in a cornfield near Aachen due to engine trouble. He suffered no injury. WIA 14 July, 1944 when he was shot down by an RCAF Spitfire piloted by F/L D.E. Noonan, in the area of Bagnoles de lOrne. He bailed safely despite his wounds. Toward the end of April, 1945, his airfield at Marienbad came under attack by P-51s. With ground personnel already gone from the field, He and a Major Donath manned a MG position, firing at the attackers as some of their AC were attempting to take off. Maj Donath was hit in the hip and died later from his injuries. Müngersdorff fled into a nearby woods to avoid the P-51s fury. Maj Donath was buried the next day in the Marienbad Cemetery. One known victory, a B-17 3 km east of Blaton, 23 October, 1943. A 2nd, a B-17 in the Strasbourg area on 18 March, 1944. A 3rd, a P-38 at Caen on 25 June, 1944. Alternate spelling: Mungersdorf or Müngersdorf. Deceased 27 March, 2004.
57	Wensing, Paul	Gefr			3		9/JG-54 (7/41 S.U.)	Bf 109F2s; Werk#s 8172 "Yel?" (60%) & 12685 "Yel ?" (lost)	EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 2 November, 1941 in Wk# 12685over Dubrowka. Prior, on 11 Sept, 1941, his Wk# 8172 sustained 60% damage near Kermo, pilot disposition unknown. His first known Soviet victory, a SB-2 on 28 July, 1941. A 2nd, a SB-3 on 1 August, 1941. A 3rd, an Il-2 on 25 October, 1941.
58	Herzberg, Paul	Hptm	6/24/1910		3		8/ZG-26 (7/42), Stab I/ZG-76 (Reich Def)	Bf 110C, Bf 110G-2 Werk # 150115 (lost 10/4/43)	Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(2/19/43) EK 1 & 2 EP (11/30/42), Destroyer Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 4 October, 1943 during aerial combat, B-17 return fire, N of Landendiebach, his R/O, Ofw Alfred Trebchen, was WIA and bailed safely. (DK-G Awards List & Bf 110 Loss List). He escorted 30 Ju 52s carrying Italian infantry to Siwa on 23 July, 1942 during the N. African Campaign. Two known victories, both Beaufighters on 27 November, 1942. His 3rd, a Fortress II on 18 April, 1943.
59	Schmidt, Paul	Uffz			3		1/JG-77	Bf 109	EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	One known victory, his 3rd, a Spitfire 12 km east of Cori northern Italy, 19 December, 1943.
60	Vogt, Paul	Uffz			3		III/JG-51 ('41 & '42 S.U.), 8/JG-51 (6/44 S.U.), 9/JG-51 (8/44)	Bf 109G Werk # Unk (lost 3/11/45)	EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	POW 11 March, 1945 when he was shot down by Soviet Pe-2's over Königsberg (now Kaliningrad). He parachuted clear, and was taken prisoner (D.Drury). His first known victory, a Soviet Pe-2 on 11 June, 1944. A 2nd, an Il-2 (m.H.) on 8 August, 1944. A 3rd, a Pe-2 on 17 October, 1944. His victories may be as high as nine.
61	Benvenuti, Bruno	Lt	2/1/1917	Italy, Regia Aeronautica Italiana (33-43)	3		1o Sturmo CT, 80a Sq., 235A Sq., 21a Gruppo, 361a Sq., 1o Gruppo "Caccia", ANR (43-45)	CR.32 & 42; MC.200, 202 & 205; Re.2001 & 2002	It. Medal for Valor in Sil, It. War Merit Cross, Fighter Operational Clasp	Served in Malta, Italy and Russia. 350 combat flight hours, 20 aerial combats (Paul Perron, Italy 6/2020).
62	Scheunpflug, Manfred K.W.	Lt	8/27/1916		3		Stab II/NJG-3 (3/44), 1/NJG-3 (1/45 Grove De.)	Bf 110, Ju 88G-6 Werk # 620962 "D5 + YB" (lost)	EK 1 & 2 Night Fighter Operational Clasp	KIC 13 January, 1945, when on an operational takeoff, he stalled during the turn away from the Grove airfield and crashed. Remaining crew: Lt Werner Zeck (geb 6/21/21)(KIC), Fw Paul Fiegenbaum (geb 11/1/22)(KIC) and Uffz Herbert Möske (geb 6/22/18)(WIC & DOW 1/14/45). The four crewmen were buried in the Fovrfelt Cemetery on 18 January, 1945; Zeck in Gr 7, Scheunpflug in Gr 8, Fiegenbaum in Gr 5 and Möske in Gr 6 (Source: Air War over Denmark). One known victory, his 1st, a B-17 at Magdeburg on 3 March, 1944 (Perry Claims). His 2nd, a "4 mot" at Abbeville-Crecy on 5 July, 1944. A 3rd, a "4 mot" off Denmark on 26 December, 1944. Magnus, 5 victories. Boiten 4 victories.
63	Rohe, Paul	Fw			3		4/JG-11 (Reich Def 4/43), 11/JG-11 (1/44), 10/JG-11 (7/44)	Fw 190A-8 Werk # 175616 (lost 2/19/45), Bf 109G-6 Werk # 15482 "White 11" (lost 6/13/43)	EK 1 & 2 Wound Badge Fighter Operational Clasp	Injured 19 February, 1945 making a belly landing east of Ingolstadt due to engine trouble. WIA 13 June, 1943, an Uffz at the time, during aerial combat at Neumünster, bailed safely. One known victory, his first, a B-17 on 17 April, 1943 over Visguard. His 2nd, a Beaufighter at Egersünd (Denmark?) on 14 January, 1944. His 3rd, a P-51 N of Gizeux/Tours on 12 July, 1944.
64	Elsässer, Paul	Uffz	11/8/1922		3		1/JG-77 (4/44), 4/JG-77 (10/44 Babenhausen)	Bf 109G-14 Werk # 462783 "Blue 10" (lost 10/7/44)	EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 7 October, 1944 during aerial combat in the Büdingen/Bindsachsen area (Jager Blatt 6/2002). Buried Ulrichstein Grave 59, next to Gustav Stölting. One known victory, his 1st, a P-47 over Italy on 6 April, 1944. His 2nd, another P-47 over Italy on 25 May, 1944. His 3rd, a P-47 over Italy on 29 May, 1944.
65	Weissberg, Paul	Lt			3		4/JG-5 (9/43 S.U.), 5/JG-5 (8/44)	Fw 190A, Bf 109G	EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	His first known victory, a Soviet Hurricane on 14 September, 1943. A 2nd Soviet, a LaGG-3 on 13 January, 1944. One known western victory, a B-24 (HSS) at Lemmer on 15 August, 1944.
66	Wacker, Paul	Uffz			3		4(Schl)/LG-2, 2/JG-27 (11/40 Channel)	Bf 109E-1/B Werk # 6313 "Black Triangle, White G" (damaged 11/30/40), not yet repainted as 2/JG-27	EK 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	POW 30 November, 1940 when his ac crashed at Worth Matravers, Dorset following an engine malfunction. The tail assembly of Werk # 1289 replaced the damaged tail assembly of Werk # 6313, and the ac was eventually put on display at the Dayton Ohio Air Museum in October, 1945. Bf 109 Into Battle, Payne & D.Drury.
67	Breu, Peter Paul	Maj	6/13/1915	Schwabhausen bei Gotha	3		Stfkpt 6/KG-3 (1/41), Kdr II/KG-3 (6/42), Kdr II/KG-76 (45)	Ju 88C-6 (destroyer), Ju 88A-4 Werk # 1264 "5K + AP" (lost 2/3/42), Ar 234 in KG-76	RK(10/2/42) Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(11/24/41) EP(9/8/41) EK 1 & 2 Wound Badge Bomber Operational Clasp in Gold with pendant "300"	Werk # 1264 was lost in a landing accident which killed Uffz Gerhard Richter, his R/O and injured Breu, Fw August Fredericksen, Obs and Uffz Gerhard Walz, Gnr.. Deceased 2 August, 2001, Weingarten. (Added by Pietrzak Youngs) Signed cover Luftwaffe signed cover - Peter Paul Breu / Wilhelm Antrup / Peter Broich / Wolfgang Bechtle - No. 42 from the Hans Rossbach series of 80 Major Peter Paul Breu (1915-2001) from Schwabhausen / Thuringia from Kampfgeschwader 3 "Lützow" Peter Paul Breu was born on June 13, 1915 in Schwabhausen near Gotha. Already in 1939 he flew in Poland, over France and England as captain of the 6th Squadron of the combat squadron 3 "Lützow". During the Eastern campaign he took command of the II/KG-3. As such, he destroyed 34 transport trains, bombed recognized enemy positions and recognized an enemy tank breakthrough during a reconnaissance flight in the Kirov area. Breu went on the attack and destroyed no less than 26 tanks. On 02.10.1942 Breu received the Knight's Cross for the three aircraft, which were still shot down by his crew. After the war, Breu established a successful petroleum wholesale business. Peter Paul Breu died on 02.08.2001 in Weingarten near Biberach.
68	Szameitat, Paul	Hptm	1919/12/19	Wollitnick, Ostpreussen	29	Courtesy Christian König	IV./NJG 1, 5./NJG 5, 5. & 6./NJG 3 (01/43), Kdr II./NJG 3, Kdr I./NJG 3 (12/43)	Bf 110 & Ju 88 C in I./NJG 3, Ju 88 C-6 "D5 + EN" Werknr 750444 (lost 02/01/44)	RK (06/04/44 postm.) Deutsches Kreuz - Gold (20/03/44) EP (05/06/43) EK 1 & 2 Wound Badge at least Night Fighter Operational Clasp in Silver	KilledInAction (KIA) 1/2 January, 1944 after being seriously wounded in Wk# 750444 by a British bombers return fire. He had to force land in a wooded area near Bückeburg, but his AC ground looped, and he perished together with his crew. Remaining crew: Fw Kübler and Fw Blockus. 28 Night victories, 1 Liberator bomber by day. One known victory, a Lancaster at Klein Kümwerder on 17 January, 1943. A 2nd Lancaster, same day, at Morgenstern, and a 3rd Lanc at Schafflünd. A Stirling SW of Hannover on 22 September, 1943. His 15th, a B-24 S of Vilsen on 8 October, 1943. His 16th & 17th, both Lancasters 10 & 15 km S of Hannover on 18 October, 1943. Three Lancasters the night of 2 December, 1943; one NE of Hannover, one 30 km E of Celle, and one near Stendal. Another triple victory on 4 December, 1943; all Lancasters. Added: RK received for his total of 29 aerial victories and credited with destroying 5 bombers in one night (3-4.12.1943). Friedhof Knittelfeld, Styria, Austria (CK) Courtesy Oleg Marin Paul Szameitat on the right with crew Courtesy Christian König	Allied Losses Database Wellington W5423 Read Archive Report
69	Pausinger, Paul	Ofw	4/10/1918	Munich	26		3/JG-21 (5/40), 2/JG-21 (6/40), 9/JG-54 (9/40), 7/JG-54 (3/41), 8/JG-54 (6/41), 4/JG-54 (2/43), 12/JG-54 (7/43)	Bf 109E-1/B Werk# 6349 "Wh ?", Bf 109F-2 Werk # Unk "Black 7" (9/41) in 7/JG-54, Fw 190A-5 Werk# (15)5892 (lost 8/4/43)	Deutsches Kreuz - Gold EP EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 4 August, 1943 in 12 Staffel, flying # 5892, 5km east of Dubrowka. Added: His remains have not been transferred to a military cemetery, but a grave is understood to exist at Dubrowka, Kirow Oblast, Russia. He is commemorated in the German War Cem. at Duchowschtschina, Russia (D.Drury). While in 7 Staffel, on 10 March, 1941, his Werk# 6349 sustained 80% damage over the Dinan airfield, pilot disposition unknown. His first victory, a Hawk-75A at Arras, 26 May, 1940. His 2nd, a Blenheim 20 km west of Haarlem, 26 June, 1940. His 3rd, a Spitfire near Folkestone on 4 September, 1940. His 4th, a Spitfire near Ashford on 5 September, 1940. His first known Soviet victory, a DB-3 on 30 June, 1941. Another DB-3 on 4 July, 1941. A Pe-2 on 6 July, 1941. An I-18 on 13 November, 1941. An I-18 on 16 November, 1941. A P-40 on 28 March, 1942. A P-40 on 9 May, 1942. A MiG-3 on 22 June, 1942. A Yak-1 on 5 February, 1943. A Yak-1 on 24 February, 1943. A LaGG-5, a Yak-7B, an Il-2, a LaGG-3 and a Boston III on 13 July, 1943. A Yak-1 on 17 July, 1943. A P-39 on 29 July, 1943. A Pe-2 on 30 July, 1943. A LaGG-3 on 3 August, 1943. Courtesy Christian König
70	Briegleb, Walter	Oblt	30/04/23		25		10/NJG-3 (2/44, 10/44 Westerland), Stfkpt 7/NJG-2 (3/45)	Bf 110, Ju 88G-1 Werk # 710639 "D5 + EV" (lost 10/6/44), Ju 88G-6 Werk # Unk "4R + IR" & Ju 88G-6 Wk# 622338 (or 938) "4R + BR" (all flown in 7/NJG-2, March 1945), Ju 88G-6 Werk # 621800 "4R + LR" (impounded Portugal 5/1/45)	Deutsches Kreuz - Gold (15/10/44) EP EK 1 & 2 probably Night Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold	His Ju 88G-1 crashed at Opsterland Holland, by Bakkeveen, on 6 October, 1944, cause and pilot/crew disposition unknown (DeSwart). Added: Shot down by a Mosquito of No.141 Sq., piloted by F/Lt A.C.Callacher. Oblt Briegleb, his Obs, Uffz Brandt and Gnr Uffz Braunlich were uninjured. His R/O, Fw Paul Kowalewski (born 05/02/21 CKönig), was KilledInAction (KIA) and buried Yssel AT-10-238. One known victory, a "4 mot" W of Berlin on 20 February, 1944. Another "4 mot" at Halle-Leipzig on 24 March, 1944. A "4 mot" 100 km WSW of Copenhagen on 23 April, 1944. A "4 mot" near Duisburg on 22 May, 1944. Four victories, all "4 mots" in the Paris -Rouen area on 11 June, 1944. A "4 mot" in the Abbeville area on 13 June, 1944. A "4 mot" at Beacon "Kurfürst" on 17 June, 1944. A "4 mot" NW of Amsterdam on 19 July, 1944. Two "4 mots" 50 km S of Radio Beacon "Kurfürst" on 21 July, 1944. A "4 mot" at Normeny, S of Metz, on 29 July, 1944. A "4 mot" 30 km SW of Kiel on 26 August, 1944. A Wellington at St Avold on 3 October, 1944. A "4 mot" into the Sea near Ostfreich on 6 October, 1944. A Wellington on 2 December, 1944, no location. His last two victories, Lancasters; one S of Waddington airfield, the 2nd 40 km W of Lincoln, 3/4/March, 1945. On 1 May, 1945, Briegleb and his R/O, Ofw Möller, flew their AC to Portugal. Magnus & Jager Blatt article. Added: On 1 May, 1945, Briegleb & crew reportedly deserted, landing their Werk # 621800 at the Pedras Rubras airport in Porto Portugal. Remaining crew: Ofw Klaus Möller, named as pilot on this flight and Uffz Josef Allram (or Aulram), R/O? (D.Drury). Added: according Jorn Junker from Denmark he met Briegleb several times in Denmark and states that Briegleb went into capitivity in Schleswig. (CKönig)
71	Patuschka, Horst Dr.	Hptm	5/22/1912	Kahla Thüringen	23		Erg/NJG-2 (4/42), 8/NJG-2 (7/42), Stfkpt 4/NJG-2, Kdr II/NJG-2 (12/42)	Ju 88C, Bf 110C, Ju 88C-6 Werk # 360226 "R4 + AC" (lost 3/7/43)	RK(5/10/43 Post.) Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(11/16/42) EP(9/21/42) EK 1 & 2 Night Fighter Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 7 March, 1943 on a mission over Tunisia in his Ju 88C-6 due to engine failure. Remaining crew (all KilledInAction (KIA)): Ofw Negele and Uffz Hentschel. All victories were Night victories. One known victory, a Wellington on 13 April, 1942. Another, a Wellington on 31 May, 1942. Another Wellington on 14 July, 1942. One 29 July, 1942, he downed a Havoc. A Wellington on 7 September, 1942. Two victories on 17 September, 1942, a Stirling and a Wellington. A Wellington on 30 January, 1943. The Magnus Reports states him "KilledInAction (KIA)". Ju 88 Loss List shows he and unnamed crew MIA.	Operational Record Archive Report X3552 Archive Report Z1344 Archive Report Z1394 Paul McGuiness RAAF Archive Wellington Z1311 460 Sqd RAAF 1942-06-01
72	Ehrhardt, Peter Paul	Oblt	10/28/1921	Frankfurt am Main	23		6/NJG-1, 5/NJG-5 (4/43), 2/NJG-1 (11/43), 8 & 9/NJG-5 (2/44-3/45), NJG-11	Bf 110G-4 in 9/NJG-5 (5/44-8/44 Athies-Laon Fr.)	Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(1/1/45) EP EK 1 & 2 Night Fighter Operational Clasp	One known victory, a Lancaster 2 km east of Rerik on 21 April, 1943. Another, same day, a Wellington at Schwerin/Herneberg. Four victories on 17 August, 1943; 3 Lancasters and a "bomber" all in the Peenemünde area. A 7th known victory, a Halifax NE of Düsseldorf on 19 November, 1943. A Lancaster the night of 20/21 January, 1944, no location. His 10th, a B-17 on 20 February, 1944. A B-17 "TE-7" north of Rostock on 24 February, 1944. Two Lancasters at Düsseldorf on 23 April, 1944. A "4 mot" into the sea off Ouddrop on 25 May, 1944. A Lancaster LL690 IJ which crashed in the French village of Iwuy (Source: Michel Lespagnol of Iwuy), in the Cambrai-Lille-Valeenciennes area on 16 June, 1944. A Lancaster S of Königsberg on 30 August, 1944. Two Lancasters N of Gotenhafen the night of 18-19 December, 1944. A DB-3F at Libau the night of 22-23 December, 1944. Deceased 5 May, 1983 in Düsseldorf. Alternate spelling: Erhardt		KTY Image
73	Eckardt, Reinhold A.K.	Oblt	3/26/1918	Bamberg	22		I/ZG-52, 2/ZG-76 (5/40), 6/NJG-1 (1/41), Stab II/NJG-1 (6/41), Stfkpt 4/NJG-1 redesig. 7/NJG-3 (4/42)	Bf 110 "G9 + HP" (25% dam 1/9/41; aerial combat, crew OK) & Bf 110D-3 Werk # 4301 "G9 + FP" (5/11/41) in 6/NJG-1, Bf 110E-2 Werk # 4494 "D5+AR" (lost 29/30 July, 1942)	RK(8/30/41) Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(9/7/42 Post.) EK 1 & 2 Destroyer & Night Fighter Operational Clasps	KilledInAction (KIA) 30 July 1942 after combat with a RAF #102 Halifax II R9442 "DY-R" at Kampenhout, 9 km N of Melsbroek, near Brussels after his third RAF bomber victory of the night. He had to bail out and became entangled in the tailplane. His Radio Operator, Fw Frank, bailed safely. 3 Day victories as a destroyer pilot plus 17 AC destroyed on the ground. Night Fighter Pioneer. One known victory, a Whitlet at Erlecom, 5 km ENE of Nijmegen, the night of 9-10 January, 1941. His 2nd, a Blenheim on 9 May, 1941, no location. His 3rd, a Whitley of RAF No. 115 Sq. into the sea off Husum, 11 May, 1941. His 4th, a Halifax on 23-24 June, 1941. On 28 June, 1941, he downed 4 RAF aircraft, two Whitleys and two Wellingtons, over Hamburg. A Hampden on 30 June, 1941, no location. Two Wellingtons on 16 September, 1941, no locations. A Halifax II of RAF No. 102 Sq. near Hamois (Namur), 6 km NNE of Ciney Belgium the night of 27-28 April, 1942. Two Wellingtons on 1 June, 1942; one 2 km west of Bitsche, the other at Mörscheid. Three victories on 30 July, 1942; a Stirling, a Halifax (above mention) and a Lancaster in the Rocroi/Compte areas. Added: The Lancaster I was from No.50 Sq., R5728 "VN-L". The Lancaster, burning, flew a long way before exploding above Braine-le-Comte. One of the engines broke through the roof of a school house that served as shelter for German troops, killing six soldiers of the 23rd Inf. Div. (John Jones). Alternate spelling: Eckhardt.	Archive Report W5618 Allied Losses Database Whitley T4203 Operational Record Paul McGuiness RAAF Archive 460 Sqd Wellington Z1413 1942-05-06
74	Becker, Paul	Lt	9/14/1920		21		2/JG-27 (9/42), 1/JG-27 (11/43), Stffüh 11/JG-27 (1/44; 6/44 France)	Bf 109F & G (Trop), Bf 109G-6 Werk # 165162 "Red 11 + ~" (lost 6/29/44)	Deutsches Kreuz - Gold EP EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	MIA 29 June, 1944 during aerial combat near Paris. Mombeek. Magnus. One known victory, a Spitfire V south southeast of El Alamein on 6 September, 1942. Over Malta on 14 October, 1942, he downed a Spitfire north of Valetta. His 5th, a P-51 100 km west of Ijmuiden on 18 April, 1943. His 6th & 7th victories, both B-24s southwest of Mattersburg, near Wiener Neustadt, 2 November, 1943. His 8th & 9th this same day, two more B-24s, south southeast of Wiener Neustadt. His 10th, a Spitfire S of Insel Split on 12 January, 1944. His 11th, a P-38 NW of Metkovic Croatia on 14 January, 1944. His 15th, a Typhoon SE of Caen on 8 June, 1944. His 16th & 17th, both P-47s near Beaumont le Roger on 12 June, 1944. His 18th & 19th, both P-47s 10 km SE of Lisieux on 14 June, 1944. His 20th, a P-51 SSW of Cherbourg on 24 June, 1944. His 21st, a P-47 at Thiberville on 29 June, 1944.
75	Schauder, Paul	Hptm	4/27/1921	Munich	21		3/JG-26 (7/41), 10/JG-26, Stfkpt 9 & 10/JG-26 (3/43), Kdr III/JG-26 (9/44), Kdr II/JG-26 (2/45)	Bf 109G, Fw 190A-4 (11/42), Bf 109G-6 Werk # 16448 "Yellow 8 + I" (lost 5/14/43), Bf 109G-14, Bf 109K-4, Fw 190D	Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(1/1/45) EP(3/29/43) EK 1(8/10/41) & 2(7/9/41) Wound Badge Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold	POW on 1 May, 1945, when he was shot down by British AA fire and taken prisoner, injured. WIA 14 May, 1943 colliding with a Spitfire "EN 558" of RAF No. 611 Sq.. One known victory, a B-17 of the 306BG, 369BS flown by 1/Lt Keith Conley on 29 July, 1943 just before they reached the U-Boat yards at Kiel. All the crew bailed, but two were killed. Another B-17 of 306BG, 368BS downed 25 February, 1944 near Charleville while in 10 Staffel. His first victory, a Spitfire 8 km NE of Gravelines on 8 July, 1941. His 2nd, a Blenheim between Gravelines and Dunkirk on 18 July, 1941. His 3rd, a Spitfire 15 km N of Gravelines on 9 August, 1941. His 4th, a Blenheim 8 km N of Geleitzug on 10 August, 1941. His 5th, a Spitfire 5 km NE of Gravelines on 19 August, 1941. His 10th victory, a Spitfire 2 km west of Bergues on 8 March, 1942. His 12th, a Spitfire west of Stahlhille on 14 May, 1943. His 14th, a Spitfire on 23 September, 1943. A B-17 on 24 April, 1944, no location. His 18th, a Typhoon at Laboissiere on 16 June, 1944. His 19th, a P-47 at Vimoutiers-LAigle on 25 June, 1944. A 20th, a Spitfire near Lisieux on 13 July, 1944. A 21st, a Typhoon at Lisieux on 17 July, 1944. A Tempest NW of Perleberg on 21 April, 1945. Deceased 22 January, 2004. Courtesy Christian König
76	Finkler, Paul	Ofw			20		4/JG-54 (8/42 S.U.), 12/JG-54 (10/43)	Bf 109F in 4/JG-54, Fw 190A-6 Werk# 550169 "White 2" (lost 10/13/43)	Deutsches Kreuz - Gold EP EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 13 October, 1943 in aerial combat with a Yak-9 over Rshew. One known Soviet victory, a Pe-2 and a LaGG-3 on 9 August, 1942. Two LaGG-3s on 11 August, 1942. A 5th, a P-40 on 16 August, 1942. A 6th, a Yak-1 on 24 August, 1942. Nos 7 & 8, an Il-2 and an La-5 on 4 December, 1942. A 9th, a Yak-4 on 10 September, 1943. Nos.10 & 11, a LaGG-5 and a Yak-7 on 15 September, 1943. Nos. 12, 13 & 14, an La-5 at Jsuwoid and two LaGG-3s W of Dulochowa on 7 October, 1943. A 15th, a LaGG-3 at Novo-Petrovsny on 8 October, 1943. A 16th, a Yak-9 at Ostrand Dneiper on 9 October, 1943. A 17th, an La-5 E of Lyutezh (Kiev area) on 11 October, 1943. Nos. 18, 19 & 20, all Yak-9s on 13 October, 1943.
77	Eberhardt, Paul	OFw	1919/03/16 (CK)	Ludwigshafen (CK)	20		7./JG 52 (09/41-09/43 S.U., CK)	Bf 109 F (09/41 CK), Bf 109 G-6 "White 12" Werknr 140076 (lost 27/11/43)	EP (24/04/44 CK postm.) EK 1 & 2 probably Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold	KilledInAction (KIA) 27 November, 1943 after being hit by flak and attempting a force landing at Arotolowa. His first known victory, a Soviet LaGG on 19 September, 1943. A 2nd, a LaGG-5 on 25 September, 1943. A LaGG on 3 October, 1943. A LaGG on 7 October, 1943. A P-39 on 9 October, 1943. An Il-2 (m.H.) and a LaGG on 11 October, 1943. A LaGG-3 on 12 October, 1943. a P-39 on 21 October, 1943. A P-39 on 6 November, 1943. Magnus. Added: On 01/09/41 he flew in a Schwarm of Oblt Zimmermann when witnessed a victory of Oblt Sannemann of JG 3 SE of Snamenka. Buried at war cemetery Kirovohrad 15. Grave unknown (CK)
78	Lixfeld, Paul	Oblt			2		6/JG-300 (11/44 Löbnitz Ger.)	Fw 190A-7 Werk # 642650 "Yellow 8" (lost 12/17/44 in Upper Schlesia)	EK 1 & 2 Wound Badge Fighter Operational Clasp	Shot down with wounds 17 December, 1944 at Olomouc, Slezsko, CZ; parachuted safely after his ac was hit by the flying rudders of his B-24 victim (JG-300 Loss List). One known victory, a B-24 at Prossnitz on 17 December, 1944. Former EM. Another source suggests the AC was an A-8/R2 "Yellow 12". Alternate spelling: Lixfeldt. NOTE: The Wk# has also been reported as 642580. Lixfeld by his Fw 190A-8/R2 named Mischi (or Muschi meaning Kitten) Courtesy Christian Konig
79	Limpert, Paul	Uffz	1919/12/29	Düsseldorf	2	Courtesy CK	7./JG 51 (Channel)	Bf 109 E-1 Werknr 4856 (lost 30/09/40)	EK 2	KilledInAction (KIA) 30 September, 1940 during aerial combat, crashing near a private dwelling, Kentwyns Nutfield, near Redhill, Surrey. Added: Shot down during aerial combat; was able to bail, but too low for his chute to deploy. He landed in a field at Kentwyns, close to his ac which burnt out (D.Drury). Buried Cannock Chase, Block 5, Row 3, Gr 49 (M.Croft & D.Drury)). His first victory, a Spitfire 10 km SW of Dover on 5 August, 1940. His 2nd, a Spitfire at London on & September, 1940.
80	Lege, Paul	Uffz	1919/01/03	Lübeck (CK)	2	Courtesy CK	5./JG 27	Bf 109 E-1 Werknr 3881 (lost 07/10/40)	EK 2	KilledInAction (KIA) 7 October, 1940 during aerial combat, crashing at Mayfield Flats, Hadlow Down, near Heathfield, Sussex; buried Cannock Chase, Block 1, Gr 34 (M.Croft). His first victory, a Hurricane at Biggin Hill on 27 September, 1940. His 2nd, a Hurricane at London on 7 October, 1940.
81	Krieg, Paul	Fw			2		8/SG-10 (6/44 S.U.)	Fw 190F	EK 2 Wound Badge Assault Operational Clasp	WIA 24 December, 1944; hit by flak on the way to Bicske; ac damage unknown (email from Peter Kassak). His first known victory, a Soviet Il-2 on 27 June, 1944. A 2nd, an La-5 on 6 October, 1944.
82	Kreibaum, Walter	Ofw			2		7/NJG-11	Bf 110	EK 2 Night Fighter Operational Clasp	His first known victory, a Lancaster NW of Krefeld on 24 February, 1945 (Perry Claims & T. Boiten. Added by Stefan Pietrzak Youngs: Halifax lll MZ461 of 462Sqn shot down 1945-02-24 German records showed the aircraft was shot down NW of Krefeld at 1950hrs by a Bf.109 night fighter flown by Oberfeldwebel Walter Kreibaum of III./NJG11. The German report stated: “...crashed in flames by the bridge between Anrath and Viersen, with the loss of all on-board. Kreibaum himself was forced to bail out of his Bf109 shortly afterward, due to an engine fire. His Messerschmitt went down in the area between Anrath and Meersen”.	Allied Losses Database Paul McGuiness Archive
83	Meier, Paul	Ofw			2		14/JG-53 (4/45)	Bf 109G	EK 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	His first two victories, both P-51s on 26 April, 1945.
84	Arlt, Paul	Lt			2		1/JG-1 (1/43), 2/JG-1, 4/JG-11 (6/43 Reich Def))	Bf 109E "Black 5" in 2/JG-1, Bf 109G-1/R2 Werk # 14124 "White 2" (lost 7/26/43)	EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 26 July, 1943 during aerial combat at Siemanswolde by Aurich. His 1st victory, a B-17 15 km north of Wilhelmshaven on 27 January, 1943. His second known victory was a B-17 downed 11 June 1943 5 km north of Wilhelmshaven.
85	Keller, Paul "Bombenkeller"	Oblt	1/23/1918	Gelsenkirchen	2		6/JG-26 (6/40), Stab II/JG-26 (9/41), Stfkpt 10(Jabo)/JG-26 (7/42), Stfkpt 10 (Jabo)/JG-54 (3/43)	Bf 109E & F-4 in JG-26, Fw 190A-3/U3 in JG-26 Jabo, Fw 190A-5 Werk# (15)2587 "Black 7" (lost 3/24/43) in JG-54	Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(11/27/42) EK 1 & 2 Wound Badge Fighter Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 24 March, 1943 in Werk# 2587 "Black 7 + bomb over Ashford, Kent, England. On this Ftr-Bmbr mission, Keller strafed a gasoline truck near a factory. Whether from the trucks explosion or AA fire, the bomb he was carrying, exploded, and he perished in the blast. Buried Hawkinge Cem., Kent, German Plot "O", Row 6, Gr 4 (M.Croft). WIA 1 June, 1940 in an E-1 after aerial combat with a Hurricane. Keller was nicknamed "Bombenkeller". One known victory, his 1st, a Blenheim Mk IV of No.21 Sq., at Ostende, on 23 July, 1941. His 2nd victory, a Spitfire at Watten on 27 September, 1941. He was wounded in aerial combat with a Hurricane over Dunkirk on 1 June, 1940. Following his 10(J) leadership in JG-26, he was Stfkpt 4/JG-26.
86	Junghans, Joachim	Oblt			2		Stab III/ZG-26 (5/40), 9/ZG-26 (8/40)	Bf 110C-4 Werk # 3231 "3U + LT" (lost 9/11/40)	EK 2 Destroyer Operational Clasp	MIA 11 September, 1940 during aerial combat with a fighter at Barnes Cote, Harvel, Kent. The ac was reported "disintegrated". His unnamed Gunner also MIA (Bf 110 Loss List). Conflicting Claims List, a Morane 15 May, 1940, no location. A 2nd, a Hurricane over England on 31 August, 1940. Added: The unnamed gunner was Gefr Paul Eckert (D.Drury). Added: Oblt Junghans believed sd by S/Ldr Maurice Robinson of No 73 Sq. (S.Youngs).
87	Opper, Werner	OFw	1916/05/18	Geisweid	2	Courtesy CK	9./ZG 26	Bf 110 C-4 "3U + AT" (lost 26/08/40)	EK 2	KilledInAction (KIA) 26 August, 1940; Shot down over Colchester England, crashing at Crabtree Farm, Great Bentley, bur CC, Blk 5, Gr 167. His crew member was Uffz Paul Nick (geboren 14/11/1916 in Berg/Mechernich, CK) was also KilledInAction (KIA), bur CC, Blk 5, Gr 165. His first known victory, two Hurricanes over England on 18 August, 1940. Another source, Bf 110 Loss List identifies the ac as "2N + AK", Wk# not reported.
88	Palenda, Paul	Lt			2		I/KG(J)-54 (4/45)	Me 262	EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	His first two known victories, both B-17s on 10 April, 1945.
89	Bahr, Paul	Fw			2		7/NJG-3 (8/43), 11/NJG-6 (8/44)	Bf 110G-4	EK 1 & 2 Night Fighter Operational Clasp	Killed in Action 24 August, 1944 Source: T. Boiten. His two OKL victories, a "4 mot" 50 km north of Peenemünde 0n 17 August, 1943 and a Stirling north of Berlin on 24 August, 1943. Added: KilledInAction (KIA) 24 August, 1944, Bucharest Romania while serving in 11/NJG-6 (NJG-6 Loss List).
90	Hollmann, Paul	Fw			2		8/JG-51 (2/44 S.U.)	Fw 190A	EK 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	His first known victory, a Soviet Il-2 on 21 February, 1944. A 2nd, a LaGG-5 on 24 June, 1944.
91	Habicht, Peter Paul	Hptm	8/21/1911	Bieber near Offenbach	2		FFS-53 (4/39 Straubing), III/ZG-26 (12/40 - 4/41 Sicily), 8/ZG-26 (2/42 Malta), Stfkpt 10/Zg-26 (6/42 Libya - 9/42 Crete), Temp Kdr III/ZG-26 (11/42 - 5/43 Greece), Kdr Erg/ Zerst Grp-210 (9/43 Braunschweig)	Bf 110, 210, Do-17 Werk # Unk (lost 11/8/41), Ju 88C-6, Me 410A-1 Werk # Unk (lost 1/11/44)	Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(10/17/43) KVK/Sw (12/18/40), German/Italian Spange (1/19/43), EK 1(7/28/42) & 2 (3/11/42) Wound Badge (11/8/41), Glider Proficiency Class "C" Badge (9/10/42), EP (5/4/43), Destroyer Operational Clasp in Gold (7/8/42) w/"300" pendant	KilledInAction (KIA) 11 January, 1944 at Oschersleben, near Halberstadt. 357 sorties. One known victory, a B-17 (unconfirmed) over Malta on 22 February, 1942. Added: He suffered a fractured skull crashing into the Med at Spartivento 8 November, 1941, due to engine failure. He and R/O, Helmut Busch were rescued next day. He is reported to have a 2nd victory, 3 miles off Crete, a Beaufighter "T5070" "XK-B" of No.272 Sq., 25 October, 1942, piloted by W/Cmdr John Mortimer White, Observer F/Sgt Richard Andrew Francis, both MIA. He and R/O Helmut Busch were KilledInAction (KIA) during aerial combat over Oschersleben with a P-51 of 354FG, piloted by Lt Robert Stephens. Hptm Habicht buried in the Bieber Cemetery (Peter's Son-in-Law Wolf-Ingo Seidelmann & R.Snape). Added: Crash location 3km NW of Ottleben, buried Offenbach Friedhof, Mühlheimer Strasse (Luftwaffe Officer Career Summaries)	Archive Report: Extensive
92	Paul,	Uffz			2		2/NJG-100 (8/43 S.U.)	Bf 110	EK 1 & 2 Night Fighter Operational Clasp	His first known victory, two Soviet DB-3s 15 km N of Debelevo on 29 August, 1943.
93	Gresens, Walter	Oblt			2		1/ZG-76 (12/39), Stfkpt 11/NJG-1 (10/41)	Bf 110	EK 2 Night Fighter Operational Clasp	Most likely the same person as Oblt Gresens in JG-1, like Paul Förster. One known victory, a Wellington 25 km northwest of Borkum, 18 December, 1939. A 2nd Wellington P-2520 of RAF No. 9 Sq., on 12 April, 1940 (Rosseels).
94	Grahl, Horst	Maj			2		Stab V/KG-40 (8/43), Kdr I/ZG-1 (4/44)	Ju 88C	EK 1 & 2 Bomber Operational Clasp	One known victory, a B-24 NW of Cape Ortegal on 8 August, 1943. A 2nd, a Sunderland on 18 August, 1943 (W3985 Flt Lt W H Skinner 10 Sqd RAAF)
95	Gläser, Paul	Uffz			2		7/JG-53 (6/42 Africa)	Bf 109F-4 Trop Werk # 8684 (50% dam 6/26/42)	EK 1 & 2 Wound Badge Fighter Operational Clasp	WIA 26 June, 1942 during a bombing at Sidi-Barrani (Bf 109 Loss List). His first victory, a Beaufighter over Malta on 14 April, 1942. A 2nd, a Hudson NNE of Derna on 14 June, 1942.
96	Fuchs, Paul Gerhard	Lt	6/9/1920	Stuttgart	2		1/JG-2 (9/43), 6/JG-2 (7/44)	Bf 109G in 44	EK 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	One known victory, a Typhoon 17 km N of Ouistreham on 24 September, 1943. A 2nd, a Typhoon at Grandeville on 17 November, 1943.
97	Erminio, Cesare	Lt	1/12/1921	Italy, Regia Aeronautica Italiana (42-43)	2		7o Gruppo, 76a Sq., 22o Gruppo, 359a Sq., 1o Gruppo "Caccia", 1a Sq., ANR (43-45)	MC.200, 202 & 205; D.250; Bf 109G-10 & G-14	Fighter Operational Clasp	Served in Africa & Italy. 72.5 combat flight hours, 15 aerial combats, deceased 20 September, 2010 (Paul Perron, Italy 6/2020).
98	Dudnitzek, Paul	Uffz			2		6/JG-54	Fw 190A-4 Werk# (14)2329 "Yellow 2" (lost 8/24/43)	EK 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 24 August, 1943; aerial combat in Russia. One known victory, a Soviet Il-2 on 16 August, 1943. A 2nd, a Soviet LaGG-3 on 23 August, 1943. Alternate spelling: Düdintzek.
99	Dahlhöfer, Paul	Ofw			2		2/JG-11	Fw 190A-8 Werk # 680185 "Black 9" (lost 5/8/44)	EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 8 May, 1944 during aerial combat in the Soltau area. One known victory, his 1st, a B-24 (HSS) in the Celle area on 29 April, 1944. His 2nd, a B-17 2 km E of Rethem on 8 May, 1944.
100	Czwilinski, Paul	Ofw			2		Erg/JG-26, 2/JG-26 (7/41 Channel)	Bf 109F, Fw 190A-2 Werk # 0125396 "Black 10" (lost 8/19/42)	EK 1 & 2 Fighter Operational Clasp	KilledInAction (KIA) 19 August, 1942 in "Black 10" during aerial combat with a Spitfire over Dieppe harbor. One known victory, his 1st, a Spitfire 6 km southwest of Boulogne on 17 September, 1941. His 2nd, a Spitfire north of Gravelines on 21 June, 1942. Alternate spelling: Czwilinsky.

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