Hptm Karl Langenberg 1./SG 4 - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Andy Fletcher · #1 26th October 2007, 15:43

Was Hptm Karl Langenberg who was KIA (KIFA?) 18Mar44 whilst serving with 1./SG 4 the same individual as Obfw Karl Langenberg who flew with 5./ZG 76 during the Battle of Britain and made 7 claims between 12May40-15Sep40

What were the circumstances of Hptm Langenberg's death, was he KIA or killed in an accident. I believe he was flying FW 190A-6 (470412; White 7+) at the time.

If they are the same has anyone got details of his career between his service with 5./ZG 76 and 1./SG 4

Hptm Langenberg was awarded the DKiG during 1944, probably posthumously.

Best Regards

Andy Fletcher

Andrew Arthy · #2 29th October 2007, 02:33

Hi Andy,

Karl Langenberg was the Staffelkapitän of 5./Sch.G. 2 when that unit was formed in the winter of 1942/1943, and he remained with that Staffel until it was re-designated.

More details about him will be included in the books by Morten Jessen and myself about the Focke-Wulf 190 over Pantelleria, Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica and Italy.

Cheers,
Andrew A.

Andy Fletcher · #3 29th October 2007, 14:15

Hi Andrew,

Thanks very much for the info. Your book is already on my "to get" list but the list just keeps expanding.

Best Regards

Andy Fletcher

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