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Re: JG 52 by Fast
Hi Frank,
Niko Fast published 8 books about his wartime experiences. The first seven were "Das Jagdgeschwader 52, Bände 1 bis 7". The last one was titled "In Französischer Gefangenschaft 1945-1947", which describes his postwar experiences as a POW.
I have JG 52 volumes 1-6, plus "Gefangenschaft". I had also doubted the existence of JG 52 volume 7, but in a posting to the original TOCH forum in Aug 2000, Jan Bobek confirmed that he owns a complete 8-volume set. Here's part of the thread:
From Bob Rinder:
I have not been able to confirm that a vol 7 was ever published. If there was, I have yet to find anyone who has one.
From Jan Bobek:
Apparently I am very lucky guy. I have all 8 volumes including last one - stories of captured JG 52 members in France after the war (this volume is not numbered, but it came out after the VII., so I call it 8th).
I think that Volumes 1. - 5. are usefull, especially 4th - the losses. However do not expect a regular JG chronicle. Most volumes are just mixture of interesting stories. ... It was nice to speak with Mr. Fast years ago ... in Russian language - for me surprising but for former Ostfront Nachrichtenoffizier probably nothing unusual
So, at least one copy of the elusive seventh volume does exist.
Leon Venter
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