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Re: Heinrich Bartels
Here is a summary of his career by De Zeng and Stankey:
BARTELS, Heinrich. (DOB: 13.07.18 in Linz/Austria). (R, DKG). 06.41 trf to Erg.St./JG 26. 08.41Uffz., began flying fighter missions in France in JG 26. 27.01.42 trf to 11./JG 1. 04.42 trf to 8./JG 5.
29.07.42 Uffz., 8./JG 5. 02.09.42 Uffz., 8./JG 5. 05.10.42 Uffz., 8./JG 5 awarded Ehrenpokal.
20.10.42 Uffz., awarded DKG, 8./JG 5. 05.11.42 Fw., 8./JG 5. 13.11.42 Uffz., awarded Ritterkreuz,
8./JG 5. 23.03.43 Fw., 8./JG 5. c.04.43 trf to 11./JG 27. c.07.43 trf to IV./JG 27. 01.10.43 Fw.,
11./JG 27. 17.11.43 Fw., 11./JG 27. 11.04.44 Fw., 11./JG 27. 28.04.44 Fw., 11./JG 27. 08.12.44
Ofw., 15./JG 27. 23.12.44 Ofw., 15./JG 27, MIA – failed to return after claiming a P-47 Thunderbolt
over Bonn. 1945 recommended for the Eichenlaub. 26.01.68 remains found in the wreckage vic
Villip near Bad Godesberg. Credited with c.500 combat missions and 99 air victories
Frankly, I have no idea. De Zeng and Stankey do not mention that. If he had been an instructor, they would have mentioned it. Maybe you can address them directly. They are also members of this forum.
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