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Thanks again, Chris!

I had heard of Leesmann but have seen so many references to Karl-Heinz Lessmann that I was beginning to wonder if the two existed and were trading command back and forth!

As near as I can tell, Wilhelm Lessmann commanded one of the very first flying units based at Illesheim. I haven't yet found any reference to units basing there prior to late 1938.

Now I need to see if I can figure out who the actual base commanders are/were. The place sounds like it was more a full-time supply depot with a part time airfield operation.

Chris