Staffelfuehrer 16/JG300 - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Andy F-P · #1 9th September 2007, 17:19

Hello all,
I am looking for the name of the Staffelfuehrer of 16/JG300 in March - May 1945. I would be very grateful if anyone could provide me with this information. Thank-you for your time in advance.
Regards,
Andy

FalkeEins · #2 10th September 2007, 12:28

..strange request.. there are only a handful of named 16. Staffel pilots in Vol II of the JG 300 history as I recall, none specifically assigned as "Staffelfuehrer" that I'm aware of

Andy F-P · #3 10th September 2007, 19:13

Hello,
Vol II on JG300, this is one book that it on my shopping list.......I am asking information on this as Peter Janssen militaria have a Wehrpass for sale to a pilot who served with 16/JG300 between March and May 1945. The book has been signed a few times by the Staffelfeuhrer. I cannot read the signature in the book and I was wondering anyone knew the name of the Staffelfuehrer.

http://www.janssen-militaria.com/oscommerce/

FalkeEins · #4 10th September 2007, 22:09

interesting item.....thanks for the link - given the few aircraft on strength with 16./JG 300 during April 45 I can't imagine that your pilot did much flying ..I can't read the signature either I'm afraid ..perhaps one name that might fit, Oblt Heinz Förster ..

Andy F-P · #5 11th September 2007, 07:47

Hello,
Thanks for the reply and the name could be the correct one. I know the Staffel was very weak at the time as was the whole Jagdwaffe but I believe that 16/JG300 lost two pilots on 17th april 1945 at a place called Plattling. The pilots names were Karl Eckardt and Kurt Stauch. So the unit must have flown at least one fiendflug in April 1945.
Regards,
Andy

FalkeEins · #6 11th September 2007, 11:32

..Eckardt may well have lost his life on the ground..Plattling was strafed by P-51s on 17 April..a number of pilots & ground crew were killed and some twenty IV./JG 300 fighters went up in smoke..

Andy F-P · #7 12th September 2007, 07:44

Thanks for this. Where did you get this information?

WEISNER · #8 14th September 2007, 06:31

Perhaps from his translation from french to english of the Two Vol JG300 history written by Lorant and Goyat and published by Eagle Editions Ltd. A whole lot of good info in these books Andy...
Kevin

Andy F-P · #9 15th September 2007, 09:40

I thought that was probably the case. I can't wait for next payday! Thanks for your help gentlemen.
Andy

WEISNER · #10 15th September 2007, 19:43

You will not be disappointed if you buy these books Andy, Some of the best reading on a Unit ever written, well researched and beautiful photos and profiles. Go for it on pay day!
Kev