Marcin L Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Dear All, I am looking for a book about Imperial German aviators (pilots) that would describe all or most of them, as well as include their biography / pictures. I would like to ask you kindly for any recommendations with respect to this area of research. Kind regards, Marcin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaba1914 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 If a book like this will exist it would have more than 10.000 pages. There is no book covered all pilots from WW1. Sorry. This is impossible. Are you looking for something special (Jasta pilots, etc) Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcin L Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Hi Jaba, Thank you for your kind reply. I am looking for such reference because I have several pictures presenting German pilots from the Great War period that I would like to identify. I have found that there are at least two worth-mentioning references i.e. "German Aces of World War I: The Pictorial Record" describing about 300 fliegers as well as "The Imperial German Eagles in World War I: Their Postcards and Pictures" (in three volumes). I will buy one or both positions and come back to you with my thoughts. Kind regards, Marcin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaba1914 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 There are Books for Special Parts of the Air Service like the jasta pilots. But Not all have Pictures. For the Most Part of the Air Service there is no Reference. Identifiyng persons from Picture is vary hard and in Most Cases impossible. Regstes Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 There is also a book of German pilots killed in WW1 with brief biographies-and of course numerous articles about various pilots. The beloved "Aviation Awards" series by the late, greatly respected N. O'Conner is a treasure trove of information. Also back issues of Cross and Cockade" have HUGE amounts of information in them. Have you seen the Aerodrome website (is that still around)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piekenier Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Looking for photo and info on Friedrich Chorus WW1 Marine Pilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaba1914 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) Sorry no picture available but informations: Friedrich Chorus was a early see pilot. 16.10.1914 Seefliegerabzeichen 09.01.1915 Eisernes Kreuz 2.Kl. 23.06.1915 Kommandiert zur FS Putzig 12.09.1915 Kommandiert zur FS Putzig. Bis Rückkehr Vertretung durch Olt.Edler 26.09.1915 Eisernes Kreuz 1.Kl. 14.12.1915 übernimmt die FS Santa Elena 19.11.1916 Kommandiert zur SFS Warnemünde als Leiter 24.12.1916 Urlaub z.W.d.G. 19.07.1917 Befördert zum Kpt.Lt. 23.04.1918 Streichung als Seeflugzeugführer 26.04.1918 Kommandiert zur II.M.I. zur Verfügung nach Abgabe der Stationsleiter-Geschäfte Regards Alex Edited July 7, 2012 by jaba1914 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piekenier Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Alex, I am really very thankful for the info.I will help me a lot with my research . Please advise the source of this information if you do not mind as it may point me in the right direction in future. I believe he was born 0n 29/6/1888 .and his last rank was Kplt. a.d.This is from Ancestry.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaba1914 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 The informations are from the daily orders of the Marineflugchef (MaFlCh) Regards Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Liontas Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Another option is to check the publication histories of Cross and Cockade/Over the Front/ and Windsock. There are many articles done in the past 50 years on German pilots. Ask also at the AERODROME forum. They might have information on a certain individual or series of articles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn J Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 This from the Crew Book of Crew 1907. Regards Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn J Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 And this from the same publication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piekenier Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Many thanks Glen and Chris. I do not have access to those publications are reaaly appreciate your kind help .I will post a photo later of my item from Chorus.I am away for a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Söderbaum Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hi I have that Chorus became commander of the newly establish SFS Libau on 160515. On 230615 some sort of sickness caugt him an he left the command. And as Alex says he was back sometimes in 0915 after getting nominated for a new command. Gunnar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piekenier Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thanks for that guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piekenier Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 This from the Crew Book of Crew 1907. Regards Glenn This from the Crew Book of Crew 1907. Regards Glenn glenn I suppose there is no chance of a better quality photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn J Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I am afraid that is as good as it gets. Sorry. Regards Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudius Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thanks for that guys May I ask why you have an interest in Friedrich Chorus? Family member? Mentioned in a book you are reading? Or do you have a group of personal effects from him! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piekenier Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Claudius I am priviliged to have his engraved WW1 Naval dagger ,thus my interest.I am happy to post a photo . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piekenier Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Were would I find out about whether he received a Ehrenpreis and if he had kills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaba1914 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 (edited) He had no Ehrenpreis (not Ehrenbecher). No mention of this award for Chorus on official sources. Regards Alex Edited July 15, 2012 by jaba1914 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piekenier Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Alex He must have had credited recorded kills as he did have a aerial kills trophy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaba1914 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Alex He must have had credited recorded kills as he did have a aerial kills trophy What is an "aerial kills trophy"? All i can say is that no Ehrenpreis award is mentioned for him. Regards Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piekenier Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Two eagles fighting in the air on a pedestal like the ones on the pokal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaba1914 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Never heard about this. Are there any inscriptions? Do you have a picture of this trophy? Regards Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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