Re: Maj. Georg-Peter Eder-17 times shot down
 

By that time Eder was with JG 1 I think.

Re: Maj. Georg-Peter Eder-17 times shot down
 

I seem to recall reading that Eder shot down the same Polish(?) pilot 3 times. Remarkable in that he deliberately let the pilot live each time. On the last occassion Eder was shot up by German anti-aircraft escorting the pilot into a forced landing. If there is an interest I will try to track down the book. Don Davis [my first post].

Boleslaw Gladych
 

Hello Don

The Polish pilot that you alluded to was Boleslaw Gladych. You can find more on this ace at www.elknet.pl/acestory/gladych/gladych.htm where it mentions that he was engaged three times by Eder. I hope that you find this article interesting.

Horrido!

Leo

Re: Maj. Georg-Peter Eder-17 times shot down
 

That much maligned books, "Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe" by Toliver says that the original article on Maj Eder meeting Gladych was first told in Real Magazine, New York, April-May 1960.

Re: Maj. Georg-Peter Eder-17 times shot down
 

Eder: We have a listing of 52 confirmed kills (10 east, 42+ west), including at least 24 four-engined and up to 21 with the Me262. He also destroyed 3 Sherman tanks in Normandy and it is believed that he was allowed to add these to his score. He apparently made a total of 75 claims.

John F

Re: Maj. Georg-Peter Eder-17 times shot down
 

I thought Rollwage was the official top-scorer against "Viermots"?

Re: Maj. Georg-Peter Eder-17 times shot down
 

Re: Maj. Georg-Peter Eder-17 times shot down
 

Here’s what we have on this guy, so far:

EDER, Georg-Peter (“Schorch”).
(DOB: 08.03.21 in Oberdachstetten/Franken).
12.40 assigned to JG 51 on completion of fighter training.
01.07.43 in 12./JG 2, promo to Oblt. late 43? WIA?
31.08.43 Oblt., awarded DKG, 12./JG 2.
16.03.44 Oblt., Staka 5./JG 2, appt Staka 6./JG 1 (to 12.05.44).
13.05.44 Oblt., appt Kdr. II./JG 1 (to 06.44).
06.44 trf to II./JG 26.
24.06.44 Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 6./JG 1.
01.07.44 promo to Hptm.
04.09.44 Hptm., appt Kdr. II./JG 26 (to 08.10.44).
25.11.11 Hptm., awarded Eichenlaub, Staka 6./JG 1.
01.01.45 Staka 9./JG 7. 04.45 Hptm., Staka 9./JG 7.
1945 promo to Maj.
†11.03.86 in Wiesbaden.
Credited with 572 combat missions and 78 air victories.

We don’t note shoot downs or victory circumstances, sorry. We only note those WIAs that actually interfere with the fellow’s functionality. We have to draw a line somewhere!

LdZ
DGS

Re: Maj. Georg-Peter Eder-17 times shot down
 

Rudorffer? After all these years? Excellent! As I understand it he has been reluctant to speak about his wartime experiences so this is a REAL information Coup!

nickm

Re: Maj. Georg-Peter Eder-17 times shot down
 

Hello,

This is my first (but unfortunately late) posting. It is said that Peter Eder was shot by Spitfire (mistaking for P-47?) when hanging under his parachute just after the bailing out of his Bf 109 on the 5th November 1943 near Binche (Belgium)! I know any allied claim which may match Eder'109 this day. I remember the verlustmeldung stated a mechanical failure. Eder was flying with his Staffel from Deelen to Creil when he was possibly shot down.
Would it be possible to know the real reason of his bailout?
I research WW2 wrecks and their histories, Eder's 109 is one of mine projects.

Best regards.

Please excuse my shortage of English.