Oblt. Siegfried Schnell. Staka. 9./JG2
 

Can anyone confirm the exact date that Oblt. Siegfried Schnell was assigned as Staka 9./JG2?

I know that the previous encumbant, Oblt. Hans-Carl Roders was KIA on 17-June-41 but am unsure as to when Schnell officially took over.

Anyhelp whatsover will be very well received indeed.

Regards Richard.

Re: Oblt. Siegfried Schnell. Staka. 9./JG2
 

Roders was killed 23 Jun 41 and I have Schnell taking over after that

Oblt. Siegfried Schnell. Staka. 9./JG2
 

Hi guys

According to Prien he was appointed Staffelkapitän of 9./JG 2 on 1 July 1941. I have also come across information stating that on 11 August he was appointed Staffelkapitän of 1.(Eins.)/Ergänzungsgruppe of JG 2 in addition to 9./JG 2. However, Prien has this particular position filled by an unknown officer from 11 July 1941 through 29 December 1941. Hopefully others can comment on this.

Horrido!

Leo

Oblt. Siegfried Schnell. Staka. 9./JG2
 

Chris & Leo

Many thanks indeed for your replies.

After checking again it seems I had the wrong date for the demise of Roders, which was as alluded to on the 23-June-1941.

In addition to Prein's date of 01-July-41 for Schnell replacing him, I notice that the same date is listed in the recently released 'Luftwaffe Officers Career Summaries'.

Thanks again for your help.

Regards Richard.