44Rumey

Hey Rick Research, I would be thankful for any information you might share with me on my queries. I turn to the GMIC when I have exhausted my own resources. Cheers, Dave. :beer:

Yes, Rick Research, I do collect things. Since 1968 I have been collecting books on German fighter pilots of World War I and II as well as their unit histories, fighter aircraft, Orders and decorations, etc. Have 2000+ in seven languages. I also have collected autographs of fighter aces of World War I and II all nationalities. Have 500+ American, British,Canadian, and Russian aces of WW II. I have also 60+ Ritterkreuztrager fighter pilot autographs including all Diamonds except 2, and all Swords holders minus 4. I have travelled thousands of miles to meet various fighter pilots of WW II, hear their stories, ask questions about fallen comrades, and to thank them for their military service (irregardless of nationality) and to express my appreciation for allowing me to spend time with them. I would say 65% of the autographs have been obtained by me in person with the respective aces. I feel a true sense of loss when their families or colleagues inform me of their passing as so many are now gone. The last ten years I've concentrated on collecting Orders and decorations typically awarded to WW I German pilots with 47 items including 2 with provenances to Pour le Merite pilots. I recently began collecting Sanke postcards of German pilots having some 53 cards with 4 autographed. I enjoy building models of the various pilots' aircraft then displaying them with their photos or Sanke cards and an interesting Order or decoration awarded to the pilot. It brings them to life in 3 dimensions and color instead of the black and white of a book passage. It gives me personal satisfaction to remember and honor these 'Alte Adlers' in this way. If it sparks an interest in these aviators, well, I know that they won't be forgotten. Best regards, Dave.

Thanks KIR for the additional websites. Two of them I was unaware of. Never too many resources to have access to. :D

Thank you Naxos for this information! Very much appreciate you taking the time for a new member.

Thanks again jaba1914 for your prompt reply with data on Alois Heldmann. Very much appreciated.

Hello all. Does anyone know which Feld-Artillerie-Regiment Justus Grassmann served with prior to transfering to the Luftstreitkrafte? He eventually was commissioned and served in Jasta 10 as a fighter pilot. He survived both World Wars.

Hello all. Would someone have information on which Infanterie-Regiment Alois Heldmann(born 12/02/1895 in Grevenbruck) served in on Eastern Front after enlisting in German Army 01/03/1915? He was later a pilot in Jasta 10. Any information would be appreciated.

Hello jaba1914. Thank you for your prompt reply and the information you provided. Best regards, 44Rumey.

Thanks for the information jaba1914. Much appreciated. Best regards,44Rumey.

Hello all. Does anyone have information on Ltn. Heinrich Drekmann, born Harburg on the Elbe, April 5, 1896? Especially need military career prior to joining Jagdstaffel 26 in summer of 1917. Thanks, 44Rumey.

Hello all. Have searched without success Offizierstellvertreter Paul Aue military career prior to his joining Kampfstaffel 30 of Kampfgeschwader 2. Any information on Paul Aue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, 44Rumey.