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Re: Hptm Rudolf Von Moreau
Rudolf Freiherr von Moreau, born Feb 8, 1910 in Munich. Studied History, Economics, Philosophy and Fine Arts in Germany, Ireland and Prague. Volunteered for the Reichswehr in 1931. Underwent secret aircrew training in Schleissheim and Brunswick at the Deutsche Verkehrsfliegerschule as member of "K 31", the legendary crew that also comprised Wolfgang Falck, Guenther Lützow, Hannes Trautloft etc. Bomber pilot in the Spanish Civil War. Adjutant to Erhard Milch (1937). Posted to the Luftwaffe Test Centre in Rechlin (1938). Non stop world record flight Berlin-New York and back with Fw 200. World record flight Berlin-Tokyo and back with Fw 200(both in 1938). Crashed in April 1939 on a Ju 88 flight test.
Hope that helps!
Kurt
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