Führerbefehle about the Me 262 fall 1944

[Roger Gaemperle]

Hello

A report from Fritz Wendel states that a Führerbefehl in August 1944 demanded the following about the use of the Me 262:

- it was not allowed to fly the Me 262 at speeds above 750 km/h
- it was not allowed to dive the Me 262
- over enemy territory the Me 262 had to be flown above 4000m altitude

This order was canceled some months later.

I am looking for the source documents with the exact wording and dates of these two orders. Can anybody tell me where to find these "Führerbefehle" in an archive?

Thanks!
Roger Gaemperle

[Nick Beale]

Ultra HP 4175:

(Strong indications Battle Unit Hallensleben) to Ops Detachment Schenk on 20th [October 1944]. By order of Goering, when attacking small particularly important targets, the previous bombing height of 4 000m. might be reduced. For large area targets bombing height to be determined after taking into consideration light A/A defence.

[Roger Gaemperle]

Hello Nick,

Thanks a lot! That's very interesting and helpful information. Do you know how long Battle Unit Hallensleben coordinated I/KG51 attacks? In literature I can only find that it was in fall 1944, but no exact dates.

Regards
Roger Gaemperle