Unit history of KG 4, for 1944?
 

Is there a unit history for Kampfgeschwader KG 4? I am particularly interested in the August-December 1944 time period.

Re: Unit history of KG 4, for 1944?
 

Hello,

I'm sure you already know but there is an old book on KG 4 written by Karl Gundelach and published by Motorbuch Verlag. It is from1978, so maybe a little old.

Regards,

Christian

Re: Unit history of KG 4, for 1944?
 

In the August-December 1944 time period, it was: "dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge."

Bronc

Re: Unit history of KG 4, for 1944?
 

de Zeng, Henry L. IV and Douglas G. Stankey. Bomber Units of the Luftwaffe 1933-1945: A Reference Source. Volume 1. Hersham/Surrey: Ian Allan Publishing Ltd, December 2007. ISBN: (10) 1 903223 72 5. Hb. Dj. 208p. Profusely illustrated. Copious source notes. Color art work. Glossary/Abbreviations. Index.

Also:
Gundelach, Karl. Kampfgeschwader General Wever 4 : Eine Geschichte aus Kriegstagebüchern, Dokumenten und Berichten 1939‑1945. Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag, 1978.
Jet & Prop magazin 2/96:52-3, and 3/96:52-54.
BA-MA Freiburg: lots of KTB und Anlagen for KG 4 survived the war and are here.

Stab, I., II. and III./4 engaged in the Balkans, Hungary, the Oder area and Czechoslovakia from August 1944 to April 1945.

L.

Re: Unit history of KG 4, for 1944?
 

Thanks, Larry, for the hint. However, I do have all four books in this excellent series.
What I am looking for is a much more detailed activity report of the Gruppen of this KG flying on the Eastern Front, between Aug.-Dec. 1944.

Re: Unit history of KG 4, for 1944?
 

Hi Dénes,

I don't recall seeing anything detailing KG 4's activities over the Balkans at the level that you want. There a mention or two in the OB Suedost KTB und Anlagen, but nothing in detail. I seem to recall that BA-MA's holdings on KG 4 was fairly large, but this material may all be for the earlier part of the war. I wish I had more and better information for you!

L.

Re: Unit history of KG 4, for 1944?
 

Dénes,

edwest2 posted a link (03 Mar) in topic German Interest to a Leistungsbuch, there is one page with 8 missions for a 3./KG4 pilot from 8 Nov to 17 Dec 1944

A little bit of information

https://www.ebay.de/itm/Flugbuch-Lei...UAAOSwcFxamZtH

Re: Unit history of KG 4, for 1944?