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Re: Help with Word Definition
Jagden 108 was indeed Nachtjagdraumführer 108 at Echterdingen. It was disbanded in july 1944 and the CO, Major Otto Schmidt, was waiting for his release from service. He had asked for permission to wear his uniform after his retirement, and that had to be given from his commanding general. Otto Schmidt was killed during a RAF bombing attack on Stuttgart 24/25 July 1944.
Otto Schmidt was an interesting person who fought a long and bitter battle with Luftwaffe Personal Amt due to several errors in his file. He was well connected and used his friendship with high ranking Luftwaffe officers to get the promotion, that he deserved. That made him an enemy of the Personal Amt.
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