Kriegsmarine Luftwaffenkommando See

[John R]

While I just lost the bid on ebay for the photo, I am glad I have a copy to go with the cap tally that I do own. Very rare tally and equally rare photo. Worn prior to the complete absorption of the Naval Air arm of the Kriegsmarine into the Luftwaffe. The book "Operation Drumbeat" relating to U-123 talks in great detail about the days of the independent naval air arm. Many of those pilots went into U-boat service when the change was ordered. John

Edited October 14, 2008 by John Robinson

[John R]

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[John R]

It was very short lived as this German outline reveals:

Luftwaffenkommando See

Aufgestellt am 4. Februar 1938 aus dem Luftkreis-Kommando 6 in Kiel und dem Oberbefehlshaber der Luftwaffe unterstellt. Am 1. Februar 1939 aufgel?st.

Befehlshaber

04.02.1938 - 01.02.1939 General der Flieger Zander

Chef des Stabes

04.02.1938 - 01.02.1939 Oberst Bruch

Einheiten

04.02-1938 - 01.02.1939 Luftzeuggruppe See

04.02-1938 - 01.02.1939 F?hrer der Seeluftstreitkr?fte

04.02-1938 - 01.02.1939 Flakkommandeur Kiel

04.02-1938 - 01.02.1939 Kommando der Fliegerschulen und Ersatzabteilungen See

04.02-1938 - 01.02.1939 Kommando der Luftdienstverb?nde

[John R]

I want to be clear, most pilots flying with the Kriegsmarine were Luftwaffe pilots, not Kriegsmarine but there were many naval aviators for a short period of time. John

[Gordon Williamson]

I noticed the photo for sale. The final price was fairly high but not excessive for a rare shot like this. Great image.

[nesredep]

I want to be clear, most pilots flying with the Kriegsmarine were Luftwaffe pilots, not Kriegsmarine but there were many naval aviators for a short period of time. John

Hello!

I agree.

All the best

Nesredep

[Paul R]

So early on, these men would have worn a Luftwaffe uniform? Did they have any unique specialty insignia on this uniform?

Outstanding tally and photo! A first for me!

Regards

Paul