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Re: Kurt Heinz V/K.G.2
Here is what we have in our files about this fellow:
HEINTZ, Kurt.
(DOB: 25.07.12 in Neunkirchen/Ottweiler).
10.04.35 entered the Luftwaffe.
06.09.35 trf to LKS Berlin-Gatow.
01.04.36 promo to Fähnrich.
20.04.36 promo to Lt.
15.06.36 attended 2. Seeflieger-Schule in Stralsund (to 30.06.36).
01.10.36 trf to FFS Celle.
01.04.37 to Fliegerschule Neuruppin for operational training.
01.08.37 trf to I./KG 255.
01.09.37 promo to Oblt (with RDA of 01.09.39).
01.09.39 Oblt., in KG 51.
23.02.40 trf to II./KG 51.
15.09.40 appt Staka in III./KG 51.
01.01.41 trf to III./LG 1 as Techn.Offz.
05.08.41 appt Staka 9.(K)/LG 1.
01.11.41 promo to Hptm.
08.12.41 awarded Ehrenpokal.
c.19.12.41 Oblt., appt Staka 9./LG 1 (to 12.41?).
13.06.42 attended 8. Lehrgang für Verbandsführer Ju 88 in Foggia/Italy.
10.07.42 Hptm., awarded DKG, 9./LG 1.
08.42 Hptm., Staka 9./KG 6. 08.42 Hptm., appt Kdr. III./KG 6 (to c. 06.04.43).
17.10.42 Hptm. and former Staka 9./LG 1, awarded the Ritterkreuz on completing over 300 combat missions.
01.43 ordered to Stab/General der Kampfflieger in Berlin for temporary duty.
06.04.43 trf to Erprobungstaffel 410.
18.06.43 appt Staka in III./KG 101.
31.07.43 appt provisional Kdr. V./KG 2.
11.10.43 appt permanent Kdr. V./KG 2.
21/22.01.44 KIA – in Me 410 A-1 shot down by RAF night fighter over Lydd Ranges/Kent.
As I recall, "The Blitz, Then and Now" Volume 3 has some details about the aircraft he died in.
We hope that this helps.
HLdZ
DGS
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