[Adriano Baumgartner]

Hello Wim! Thanks for answering and adding a lot of interesting information about Schaufer´s flight on the Do 335. The information I got came from a report from Hauptmann Hans Krause ( Kommandeur I/NJG 4 ) on his participation during Operation Gisela. On his own account he remembers that he was called by Schnauffer on 1st March 1945 and that he was due to carry a Dornier Do 335 flight ( single seater ) as well as a test on the FuG 280 Kiel. From his own words, he flew after Schnaufer, taking off from Gütersloh, as you correctly mentions. They both flew around the base for about only 30 minutes. Krause says that he found the aircraft fantastic, although it was unsuited for Zahme Sau tactics, for lacking a second man and further radar/radio instalation. This is why I asked about 1st March 1945. I do not know IF this is the correct date. I am basing my information on the own words and account of Hptm Krause. A famous HISTORIAN and researcher is writing about and does have the logbooks of Krause. I had to check with him IF this was the correct date. Very nice to hear that another book on Schnaufer will be published. Wish you good luck and success. I will try to comunicate with that UK Historian and ask him about Krause´s logbooks as well. If I had more information I will be only glad to share with you. Sincerely yours Adriano