Meaning of "Sturzkampfgeschwader 2"

[Larry Hickey]

I just received a copy of the the Flugbuch and awards certificates on a pilot who according to his EKII Certificate flew with "Sturzkampfgeschwader 2" during the Polish Campaign. For his award of the EK I in July, 1940, probably as a result of flights over France during the Blitzkrieg in the West, the unit is listed as "Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 Immelmann." He was with the Stabstaffel flying Do17s during this period, and briefly flew a T6 coded Ju87B, so I'm sure that this man was a pilot assigned to the Stabstaffel of StG2. However, why do his awards certificates refer to "Sturzkampfgeschwader 2" rather than "Stuka Geschwader 2?"

Thanks,

[kolya1]

"Stuka" is only a German abbreviation for "Sturzkampfflugzeug" (I hope the orthograph is correct), which litterally means : dive-bomber.

So, no need to worry about this (If it had been indicated as "Stuka Geschwader", I would have really wondered about the authenticity of the documents... ).

Hope this can help you,

Kolya.

[Larry Hickey]

Kolya1

Of course! Thanks for reminding me of this. Should have been obvious, but wasn't at the moment. My appreciate for taking the time to write.

[Peter Cornwell]

Larry,

You are working too hard ! Let the world turn for a day or two. Regards.