Luftschiffer

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

If someone is a "Luftschiffer" (as in "Luftschiffer Smith"), does this mean he is an actual balloonist, or could he simply be a member of a Luftschiffer Abteilung?

i.e. is it a designation of speciality, or simply a collective term for a private in a Luftschiffer Abteilung?

Thanks

Chris

[speedytop]

Hi Chris,

it could be all:

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luftschiffer

Uwe

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi Uwe,

Muchos Grazias!!

All the best

Chris

[Marcin L]

Agree. I guess it is the same for a "Flieger" - it may be a pilot/observer or a crew member.

Best,

Marcin