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Re: Reinbrecht & Zuzic
Hello,
Herwig Zuzic recalls me a lot of memories: when I was working on JG 77, several of his Staffel comrades – most aren't now among us anymore –remembered well his history: he was returned by the Soviets with his friend Eugen Wintergerst with whom he had a mid-air collision and was captured. When I wrote the chronicle of JG 1 this pair of pilots re-appeared, now as Staffelkapitäne at the newly formed III. Gruppe. Members of his Staffel told me about Wintergerst's prophecy: "Ever since we were at the front, we have always been together. Herwig is dead, I know I will not be long joining him." Unfortunately, he was right…
… And thus it was not a real surprise to discover that their fates crossed again my road: what is less-known is that they were also members of JG 2. We were glad to discover several photos showing them also at the "Richthofen".
Doug, I spent many hours in den Bundes Archives in Korneliemünster, copying hundreds of files of Luftwaffe officers, but when I read the details you are able to provide, I am always impressed.
Best regards
Erik
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