This pilot was leading a staffel in July 1944 and held both classes of the EK, and a wounde badge (he was shot down in April 1944) which argues a certain level of experience. The Kracker archive
http://www.aircrewremembered.com/Kra...base/?q=elsner
Credits him with five victories (three in 1944).
Can anyone give me details of his career
regards
Keith