2.(F)/Aufklgr. 122 DKiG Document Grouping.

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I am presenting here a grouping of 24 documents which relate to Oberfeldwebel Rudolf Gosau, a bordfunker in 2. Staffel (Fern) Aufklarungsgruppe 122.

I will start by presenting the actual documments and then information on the notable signatories and also additional information gleaned as a result of the research.

This is the first Luftwaffe grouping I have purchased and have enjoyed the research aspect very much.

I hope that showing this grouping may prove of interest.

Regards Richard.

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i) Arbeitsdienstpass (Labour Corps Pass Booklet)

This foldout booklet contains a passport-style photograph of Rudolf Gosau in Reichs Arbeitsdienst (RAD) uniform and ink signature. It also shows his details of birth and his service with the RAD commenced on 09 June 1934, when he was aged 18 and ended on 30 September 1935.

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ii) Deutsches Reichs Sportabzeichen in Bronze (German National Physical Training Union Badge in Bronze)

This certificate is A5 in format and has been removed from Rudolf Gosau’s DRL award booklet. It is numbered 606682, dated 07 November 1938 and facsimile signed by the Reichssportführer.

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iii) 12 Year Contract For Service In The Luftwaffe

This contract is A4 in format and confirms Rudolf Gosau’s commitment to the Luftwaffe for a period of 12 years from 16 August 1939. It is signed by Rudolf Gosau and a Major of the recruiting office. It was mandatory for senior NCOs to be under contract for 12 years, thus this contract was a prerequisite for successful promotion to the senior non-commissioned ranks.

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iv) Luftwaffen Bordfunkerschein (Air Force Radio Operator’s Licence)

This licence is of the standard rubberised cloth type and was awarded to Rudolf Gosau whilst he was serving with 2.(F)/Aufklarungsgruppe 122 and held the rank of Unteroffizier. It is dated 30 April 1941 and officially stamped.

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v) Confirmation Of Three Operational Flights

This A5 memorandum confirms three operational flights undertaken by Rudolf Gosau and his Pilot, Leutnant Kurt Eulenberger, on 23 and 24 August 1941 in a Messerschmitt Bf 110 coded F6 + KK (‘F6’ is the code for (F) Aufklärungsgruppe 122, the second ‘K’ is the Staffel code of 2. Staffel, while the first ‘K’ is the individual aircraft letter, which would have been painted on the aircraft in the 2. Staffel colour red). These reconnaissance flights appear to have been undertaken on behalf of Sturzkapfgeschwader 1 and the memorandum is signed in ink by the Oberleutnant and Staffelkapitän of Stabstaffel StG 1. It bears the official stamp of Stab/StG1.

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vi) Staffel Abzeichen (Squadron Badge)

This A5 card is illustrated with the unit badge of 2. Staffel, (F) Aufklärungsgruppe 122 . This shows a boy scout riding on a bomb, while carrying a camera. The motto reads ‘Holzauge sei wach!’ (‘Wooden Eye On Watch’) and is a reference to the German equivalent of ‘Keep Your Eyes Peeled!’.

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vii) Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class)

This certificate is A5 in format and was awarded to Rudolf Gosau when he held the rank of Feldwebel and was serving with 2. Staffel, (Fern) Aufklärungsgruppe 122. It is dated 18 July 1941 and bears the official stamp of Luftflotte 2 and the ink signature of Generalfeldmarschall Albert Kesselring, Chef der Luftflotte 2.

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viii) Fliegerschützenabzeichen (Air Force Air Gunner’s Badge)

Award Certificate in A5 for the Air Gunner Badge presented to Rudolf Gosau on
18 July 1941 while holding the rank of Feldwebel. It is signed by General der Flieger Gustav Kastner-Kirdorf, Chef des Luftwaffenpersonalamts (Commander of the Luftwaffe Personnel Office) The numbering of the certificate records that this was the 82,233 Luftwaffe aircrew qualification certificate issued in 1941.

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ix) Frontflug-Spange für Aufklärer, Seenotflieger-Verbände und Wetter-Erkundungs-Staffeln in Bronze (Reconnaissance, Air/Sea Rescue & Meteorological Reconnaissance Operational Flying Clasp in Bronze)

This certificate is A5 in format and was awarded to Rudolf Gosau when he held the rank of Feldwebel and was serving with 2. Staffel, (Fern) Aufklärungsgruppe 122. It is dated 24 July 1941 and signed in ink by Oberstleutnant Fritz Koehler, Gruppenkommandeur (Fern) Aufklärungsgruppe 122.

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x) Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse (Iron Cross 1st Class)

This certificate is A5 in format and was awarded to Rudolf Gosau when he held the rank of Feldwebel and was serving with 2. Staffel, (Fern) Aufklärungsgruppe 122. It is dated 27 August 1941 and bears the official stamp of Luftflotte 2 and the ink signature of Generalfeldmarschall Albert Kesselring, Chef der Luftflotte 2.

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xi) Frontflug-Spange für Aufklärer, Seenotflieger-Verbände und Wetter-Erkundungs-Staffeln in Silber (Reconnaissance, Air/Sea Rescue & Meteorological Reconnaissance Operational Flying Clasp in Silver)

This certificate is A5 in format and was awarded to Rudolf Gosau when he held the rank of Feldwebel and was serving with 2. Staffel, (Fern) Aufklärungsgruppe 122. It is dated 07 October 1941 and signed in ink by Oberstleutnant Fritz Koehler, Gruppenkommandeur (Fern) Aufklärungsgruppe 122.

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xii) Frontflug-Spange für Aufklärer, Seenotflieger-Verbände und Wetter-Erkundungs-Staffeln in Gold (Reconnaissance, Air/Sea Rescue & Meteorological Reconnaissance Operational Flying Clasp in Gold)

This certificate is A5 in format and was awarded to Rudolf Gosau when he held the rank of Feldwebel and was serving with 2. Staffel, (Fern) Aufklärungsgruppe 122. It is dated 25 March 1942 and signed in ink by Oberstleutnant Fritz Koehler, Gruppenkommandeur (Fern) Aufklärungsgruppe 122.

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xiii) Promotion To Oberfeldwebel.

This certificate is A4 in format and confirms the promotion of Rudolf Gosau from Feldwebel to Oberfeldwebel, while serving with 2. Staffel, (Fern) Aufklärungsgruppe 122. It is dated 20 April 1942 and backdated to be effective from 01 April 1942. It is signed in ink by Oberstleutnant Fritz Koehler, Gruppenkommandeur (Fern) Aufklärungsgruppe 122.

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xiv) Frontflug-Spange für Aufklärer, Seenotflieger-Verbände und Wetter-Erkundungs-Staffeln in Gold mit Anhänger (Reconnaissance, Air/Sea Rescue & Meteorological Reconnaissance Operational Flying Clasp in Gold with Pendant)

This certificate is A5 in format and was awarded to Rudolf Gosau when he held the rank of Oberfeldwebel and was serving with 2. Staffel, (Fern) Aufklärungsgruppe 122. It is dated 08 November 1942 and signed in ink by Oberstleutnant Roman Schneider, Gruppenkommandeur (Fern) Aufklärungsgruppe 122.

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xv) Ehrenliste der Ehrenpokal für Besondere Leistung im Luftkreig (Honour List For Goblet Of Honour For Distinguished Achievements In The Air War)

This list is A4 in format and confirms award of the Honour Goblet to Rudolf Gosau when he held the rank of Oberfeldwebel and was serving with 2. Staffel, (Fern) Aufklärungsgruppe 122. It is dated 07 December 1942 and facsimile signed by Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring.

Fourth page of the Honour List shows the entry for Rudolf Gosau.

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xvi) Note From Generalfeldmarschall Kesselring On Award Of The Honour Goblet

This note is A5 in format and passes on the congratulations of Generalfeldmarschall Kesselring on award of the Honour Goblet to Rudolf Gosau. It is dated 13 December 1942 and is signed in crayon by an Oberleutnant Mayer, Special Duties Officer.

A rough translation is as follows:

‘The Field Marshal sends to Oberfeldwebel Gosau of 2./(F)122 upon the award of the Ehrenpokal for Distinguished Service in the Air War, his heartfelt best wishes.’

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xvii) Telegram From Oberstleutnant Schneider On Award Of The Deutsche Kreuz in Gold

This telegram informs Rudolf Gosau that he has been awarded the Deutsche Kreuz (German Cross in Gold) It is dated 28 January 1943 and was sent by Oberstleutnant Roman Schneider, Gruppenkommandeur (Fern) Aufklärungsgruppe 122.

The message roughly translates as:

‘On 28.1.43 you are awarded the Deutsche Kreuz in Gold with heartfelt good wishes, Schneider Oberstleutnant.

Envelope also shown for the telegram advising Rudolf Gosau he had been awarded the Deutsche Kreuz in Gold.

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xviii) Kriegsurlaubsschein (Leave Pass)

This Pass permits Rudolf Gosau to go on leave between 18 January 1943 and 09 February 1943. It allows for a return train journey between Celle/Hannover and Hamburg. It is dated 18 January 1943 and signed in crayon by a Hauptmann and Staffelkapitän.

[Justin]

Hi Richard

I no little about these types of awards, can appreciate the amount of work that goes into researching and posting this Group. The citations and (Squadron Badge) are eye candy.

Thank you for sharing with us.

[stgeorge64]

Thank you Justin. Carrying on.

xix) Telegram

Dated 27-Jan-1943 and sent by Lt Kurt Eulenberger, Rudolf Gosau’s Pilot, confirming extension of leave.

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xx) Telegram Instructing Transfer Of Me 210 From Munich To Trapani

Dated 09-Feb-43, this telegram instructs Rudolf Gosau to fly with a Messerschmitt Me 210 from Munich to Trapani.

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xxi) Ehrenliste der Deutsches Kreuz in Gold (Honour List For The German Cross In Gold)

This list is A4 in format and confirms award of the German Cross in Gold to Rudolf Gosau when he held the rank of Oberfeldwebel and was serving with 2. Staffel, (Fern) Aufklärungsgruppe 122. It is dated 15 February 1943 and facsimile signed by Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring.

The fourth page of the Honour List shows the entry for Rudolf Gosau.

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xxii) Note From Luftwaffe Headquarters Regarding The Ehrenpokal

This note is A5 in format and was despatched to Rudolf Gosau along with his award certificate and the Ehrenpokal (Honour Goblet) Although reference is made to the award being made on 03 December 1942, it appears the certificate and Goblet were not despatched until September 1944. The note is dated 24 September 1944 and signed in crayon by an Oberst of the Oberkommando der Luftwaffe.

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xxiii) Invitation

This A5 note is an invitation to the officer’s mess on 22 December at 19:00 hours but unfortunately no year is mentioned. The date indicates it may be in celebration of Gosau’s award of the Ehrenpokal (Honour Goblet), made on 03 December 1942.

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xxiv) Certificate Of Discharge From The Luftwaffe

This foolscap document, issued by the Allied Forces, confirms the discharge from the Luftwaffe of Rudolf Gosau. He appears to have survived the war without injury and is recorded as being married with one child. The certificate is dated 17 May 1945 and signed in ink by both Rudolf Gosau and Major E.L. Booch, Provost Marshall.

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ii) Deutsches Reichs Sportabzeichen in Bronze

Facsimilie signature of Reichssportführer Hans von Tschammer und Osten.

Hans von Tschammer und Osten (October 25, 1887 in Dresden, Kingdom of Saxony - died March 25, 1943) was a German sport official, SA leader and a member of the Reichstag. He was married to Sophie Margarethe von Carlowitz.

Hans von Tschammer und Osten led the German Sports Office Deutscher Reichsausschuss für Leibesübungen (DRA) "German Imperial Commission for Physical Exercise" after the National Socialist seizure of power in 1933. In July the same year Hans von Tschammer took the title of Reichssportführer, "Sports Leader of the Reich" and the entire sports sphere in Germany was placed unter his power. He re-established the organization he led, transforming it into the Sports governing body of the Third Reich, Deutscher Reichsbund für Leibesübungen (DRL) "Sports League of the German Reich". In 1937 it was renamed Nationalsozialistischer Reichsbund für Leibesübungen "National-Socialist Sports League of the German Reich". von Tschammer held the high-profile post of Reichssportführer until his death in 1943.

Hans von Tschammer und Osten, however, would never see the end of the organization he had led for so long. He also would never see Germany losing World War II, as he died from pneumonia in Berlin in 1943. Von Tschammer was succeeded as Reichssportführer by Arno Breitmeyer.

Of notable interest I learnt: The name of today's DFB-Pokal, (Deutscher Fußball-Bund-Pokal "German Football-Federation Cup", first contested in the 1934-35 season during von Tschammer's tenure as Reichssportführer, was known as Hans von Tschammer und Osten-Pokal ("Tschammerpokal") until it was last played in Nazi Germany in 1943. Many other innovative improvements regarding the organization of sports events that von Tschammer's formidable Reich Sports Organ introduced, like the Olympic torch relay, are still in use today.

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vii) Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class)

x) Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse (Iron Cross 1st Class)

Ink signatures of Generalfeldmarschall Albert Kesselring.

One of only 27 men to be awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds.

Ritterkreuz (Knights Cross) 30-September-1939 as General der Flieger und Chef der Luftflotte 1

Eichenlaub (Nr 78) (Oakleaves) 25-February-1942 as Generalfeldmarschall und Oberbefehlshaber Süd (Heeresgruppe C)

Schwerter (Nr 15) (Swords) 18-July-1942 as Generalfeldmarschall Oberbefehlshaber Süd (Heeresgruppe C)

Brillanten (Nr 14) 19-July-1944 as Generalfeldmarschall und Oberbefehlshaber Süd(Heeresgruppe C)

Albert Kesselring was born on 30-November-1885, became a Luftwaffe Generalfeldmarschall, nicknamed "Smiling Albert" by the Allies and "Uncle Albert" by his troops, he was recognised as one of the most popular generals of World War II with the rank and file and one of the most skilful generals of the Wehrmacht.

Kesselring joined the Heer as an officer cadet in 1904, serving in the artillery. He completed training as a balloon observer in 1912 and during World War I, he served on both the Western and Eastern fronts and was posted to the General Staff, despite having not attended the War Academy.

Kesselring remained in the Heer after the war but was discharged in 1933 to become head of the Department of Administration at the Reich Commissariat for Aviation, where he was involved in re-establishing the aviation industry and laying the foundations for the Luftwaffe. In 1936, he became Chief of Staff of the Luftwaffe but resigned in 1938 over personal and professional differences with his superior, Erhard Milch.

He commanded air forces in the invasions of Poland and France, the Battle of Britain, and Operation Barbarossa. As Commander-in-Chief South, he was overall German commander in the Mediterranean theatre, which included the operations in North Africa. Kesselring conducted a stubborn defensive campaign against the Allied forces in Italy until he was injured in an accident in October 1944. In the final campaign of the war, he commanded German forces on the Western Front. He won the universal respect of his Allied opponents for his military accomplishments, but his record was marred by alleged massacres committed by troops under his command serving in Italy.

After the war, Kesselring was tried for war crimes and sentenced to death. The sentence was subsequently commuted to life imprisonment. A political and media campaign resulted in his release in 1952, ostensibly on health grounds. He was one of only two Generalfeldmarschalls to publish his memoirs, entitled 'Soldat Bis Zum Letzten Tag' (A Soldier to the Last Day).

Albert Kesselring died at Bad Nauheim, West Germany on 16-July-1960 at the age of 74. He was given a quasi-military Stahlhelm funeral and buried in Bergfriedhof Cemetery in Bad Wiessee. Members of Stahlhelm acted as his pall bearers and fired a volley of rifle shots over his grave. His former chief of staff Siegfried Westphal, spoke for the veterans of North Africa and Italy, describing Kesselring as "a man of admirable strength of character whose care was for soldiers of all ranks". General Josef Kammhuber spoke on behalf of the Luftwaffe and Bundeswehr, expressing the hope that Kesselring would be remembered for his earlier accomplishments rather than for his later activities. Also present were the former SS Oberstgruppenführer Sepp Dietrich, the ex-Chancellor Franz von Papen, Generalfeldmarschall Ferdinand Schörner, Grossadmiral and former Reichspräsident Karl Dönitz, Otto Remer, SS Standartenführer Joachim Peiper, and former Ambassador Rudolf Rahn.

In 2000, a memorial event was held in Bad Wiessee marking the 40th anniversary of Kesselring's death. No representatives of the Bundeswehr attended, on the grounds that Kesselring was "not worthy of being part of our tradition". Instead, the task of remembering the generalfeldmarschall fell to two veterans groups, the Deutsche Montecassino Vereinigung (German Monte Cassino Association) and the Bund Deutscher Fallschirmjäger (Association of German Paratroopers). To his ageing troops, Kesselring remained a commander to be commemorated.


Selection of images from the Bundesarchiv.

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viii) Fliegerschützenabzeichen (Air Force Air Gunner’s Badge)

Facisimilie signature of General der Flieger Gustav Kastner-Kirdorf, as Chef des Luftwaffenpersonalamts.

Holder of the Deutsches Kreuz in Silber (German Cross in Silver) awarded on 26-July-1943 as General der Fleiger und Chef des Luftwaffen-Personalamts/RLM.

Served as Chef des Luftwaffen-Personalamts/RLM from 01-February-1939 to 23-February-1943 before taking up the post of 'Cheif of the Office for Execution and Clemency Affairs of the Luftwaffe', serving in this position until 04-May-1945.

Gustav Kastner-Kirdorf committed suicide on 04-May-1945 at Berchtesgarden.

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ix) Frontflug-Spange für Aufklärer, Seenotflieger-Verbände und Wetter-Erkundungs-Staffeln in Bronze (Reconnaissance, Air/Sea Rescue & Meteorological Reconnaissance Operational Flying Clasp in Bronze)

xi) Frontflug-Spange für Aufklärer, Seenotflieger-Verbände und Wetter-Erkundungs-Staffeln in Silber (Reconnaissance, Air/Sea Rescue & Meteorological Reconnaissance Operational Flying Clasp in Silver)

xii) Frontflug-Spange für Aufklärer, Seenotflieger-Verbände und Wetter-Erkundungs-Staffeln in Gold (Reconnaissance, Air/Sea Rescue & Meteorological Reconnaissance Operational Flying Clasp in Gold)

xiii) Promotion To Oberfeldwebel

Four ink signatures of Oberstleutnant Fritz Koehler as Gruppenkommandeur (Fern) Aufklärungsgruppe 122.

Born 14-November-1897 in Derby, England (!)

Ritterkreuz (Knights Cross) 04-November-1941 as Oberstleutnant und Kommandeur (Fern) Aufklärungsgruppe 122.

Died 20-February-1949 at Ulm-Söflingen.

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xiv) Frontflug-Spange für Aufklärer, Seenotflieger-Verbände und Wetter-Erkundungs-Staffeln in Gold mit Anhänger (Reconnaissance, Air/Sea Rescue & Meteorological Reconnaissance Operational Flying Clasp in Gold with Pendant)

Ink signature of Oberstleutnant Roman Schneider as Gruppenkommandeur (Fern) Aufklärungsgruppe 122.

Awarded Deutsches Kreuz in Gold (German Cross in Gold) 01-March-1943.

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Noted Luftwaffe historian David Wadman, author of the exhaustive 2 volume set 'Aufklarer - Luftwaffe Reconnaissance Aircraft and Units 1935 - 1945' kindly provided 2 images of Me 410 aircraft serving with 2. (F) /122 for use in providing a suitable display for this document grouping.

"On 26-November-1943, Messerschmitt Me 410, F6+QK, W.Nr 10253 of the 2.(F)122, was carrying out a reconnaisance sortie of the area around Foggia, Bari, Termoli, when it was attacked by allied fighters. Leaving pilot Ofw. Arthur Kammberger, little option other than to force-land his crippled aircraft on the banks of the Sangro River where he and second crewmember Uffz. Vitus Mirlbach, were made prisoners of war "

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"In early June 1944, the 2.(F)/122 flew two 3000th missions, the first taking place on 6th June when Messerschmitt Me 410 F6+QK crewed by Oblt. Herbert van den Daele and Uffz. Blaschek, departed from Perugia at 0510 hrs and returned approximately 2 hours later only to suffer a major accident on its return. The Staffel then completed the second of these missions two days later when Messerschmitt Me 410 F6+KK, illustrated in the accompanying photograph, returned tom Perugia just prior to 0500 at the completion of an early morning sortie on 08 June."

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I also visited the RAF Museum at DCAE Cosford to photograph the Me 410 aircraft on display. Although not an 'Aufklarungs' varient, it is still a magnificent piece and one of only 2 surviving Me 410 airframes.

Me 410 A-1/U2 (W.Nr.420430)

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Photographs/Digital Images

In order to augment this document grouping I am still looking for quality portrait photographs or digital images of the following personnel involved within this grouping:

Oberstleutnant Fritz Koehler
Oberstleutnant Roman Schneider
Oberleutnant Kurt Eulenberger

I am also looking for any photographs or digital images showing the 2 Staffel abzeichen on any aircraft type.

Identification of Signatories

Also looking to positively identify the signatories on the documents listed below. I realise that many will be a long shot however, to find the answer, sometimes you have to ask the question.

iv) Luftwaffen Bordfunkerschein (Air Force Radio Operator’s Licence)

v) Confirmation Of Three Operational Flights

xvi) Note From Generalfeldmarschall Kesselring On Award Of The Honour Goblet

xviii) Kriegsurlaubsschein (Leave Pass)

xxii) Note From Luftwaffe Headquarters Regarding The Ehrenpokal


All help will be genuinly appreciated.

[stgeorge64]

This is the first Luftwaffe related grouping which I have purchased and I have to admit that I have enjoyed the research aspect very much indeed.

The grouping itself is obviously not complete with some major components missing, namely his Soldbuch, Wehrpass and documents for the DKiG and Ehrenpokal however, the remainder of the documents still provide a good illustration of his military career.

I will keep an eye out for these missing pieces however, I am realistic in the knowledge that finding any of them is a long shot indeed.

I hope that posting this group has proved to be of interest.

Regards Richard.

[MikeC]

Richard,

Congratulations on your wonderful document grouping, and continued best wishes for further research.

Mike

[stgeorge64]

Richard,

Congratulations on your wonderful document grouping, and continued best wishes for further research.

Mike

Thank you for the words of encouragement Mike.

The research is still proving (small) dividends. I have found out a few snippets of information concerning Oberstleutnant Roman Schneider, namely he was Gruppenkommandeur (Fern) Aufklärungsgruppe 122 from September 1942 until March 1943, when he was subsequently assigned to Fernaufklärungsgeschwader 101.

Alas, still no photograph however, I will keep on trying.

Thanks again.

Regards Richard.

[Franz Borrmann]

Hello,

I have a few pictures of 2/F.122 Aufklaerungsgruppe.

see https://picasaweb.google.com/111593213912622626298/F122Perugia?authkey=Gv1sRgCP-D1ozYi_zGuQE&feat=directlink

Actually, there are a few more. Also from a few of the aircraft. Me109, ME110, , ME410, Do17M etc.

Maybe you can give me a bit more information on 2/F.122 and its members. How many were they in total?

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Hello,
Actually, there are a few more. Also from a few of the aircraft. Me109, ME110, , ME410, Do17M etc.
Maybe you can give me a bit more information on 2/F.122 and its members. How many were they in total?

Franz

For some information concerning 2/F.122, have a look on the link below:

http://www.luftwaffedata.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

Nice to see some album pictures of the unit, it would be nice to see some aircraft shots also if you have the time to post them.

Regards Richard.

[Franz Borrmann]

I will gladly post some pictures my grandfather took.

Of course, I went through the reports but I have seen sorties of Franz Borrmann only from January 1944 although I am quite sure he was flying in November and December 1943.

To another point I would like to know if there are any 2.F122 survivors who are still alive.

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I will gladly post some pictures my grandfather took.

Of course, I went through the reports but I have seen sorties of Franz Borrmann only from January 1944 although I am quite sure he was flying in November and December 1943.

To another point I would like to know if there are any 2.F122 survivors who are still alive.

I would enjoy seeing some more images from your Grandfathers album, who knows, Rudolf Gosau may also be in the album!

With regards to further in-depth research of 2.F122, I would suggest you visit '12 O'Clock High' Forum http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/index.php There is a wealth of specialist Luftwaffe information available within the member base.

Regards Richard.

[Felix]

Very impresseive Richard! :thumbup1:
I like groupings like this very much!

I had a chance to get a superb grouping a few years ago, but the price was too high! It had medals and the documents.

Cheers and thanks for sharing,
Felix