Führerbefehle about the Me 262 fall 1944
 

Hello

A report from Fritz Wendel states that a Führerbefehl in August 1944 demanded the following about the use of the Me 262:

- it was not allowed to fly the Me 262 at speeds above 750 km/h
- it was not allowed to dive the Me 262
- over enemy territory the Me 262 had to be flown above 4000m altitude

This order was canceled some months later.

I am looking for the source documents with the exact wording and dates of these two orders. Can anybody tell me where to find these "Führerbefehle" in an archive?

Thanks!
Roger Gaemperle

Re: Führerbefehle about the Me 262 fall 1944
 

Ultra HP 4175:

(Strong indications Battle Unit Hallensleben) to Ops Detachment Schenk on 20th [October 1944]. By order of Goering, when attacking small particularly important targets, the previous bombing height of 4 000m. might be reduced. For large area targets bombing height to be determined after taking into consideration light A/A defence.

Re: Führerbefehle about the Me 262 fall 1944
 

Hello Nick,

Thanks a lot! That's very interesting and helpful information. Do you know how long Battle Unit Hallensleben coordinated I/KG51 attacks? In literature I can only find that it was in fall 1944, but no exact dates.

Regards
Roger Gaemperle