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A certain Leutnant D., mentioned by Norbert Hannig
Dear All,
In his autobiography, Norbert Hannig mentions a certain Leutnant D.: 'The order bore the signature of Leutnant D. He was the unpopular character I have already mentioned; the one I recognized from my time at Werder. If anything, he had become even more supercilious and demanding. He flew as wingman to the Staffelkapitän. We wondered if this was not an act of personal sacrifice on the boss’s part. Nobody else liked him or wanted to fly with him. To give just one example of his behaviour. One afternoon not long before Walter’s death he had come into our room. He was carrying a pair of dirty shoes and said to me: “Hannig, clean these shoes for me. I need them immediately.” He threw the shoes down at my feet. A sudden silence descended on the room. Everybody was looking at the young Leutnant. What was I to do? I couldn’t disobey the order of a superior officer. I was just about to pick up the shoes when Walter got to his feet, saying quietly: “Leave the shoes where they are, Norbert.” Turning to our unwelcome visitor he added, “Herr Leutnant, please pick up those shoes yourself or I will report this matter to the boss.” Outwardly completely calm, Walter reached for his belt and cap. The Leutnant hesitated, now unsure of himself. Then he grabbed the shoes and left the room without another word. Was this now a delayed response – his way of getting back at the NCO pilots who made little attempt to hide their dislike of him? Having borrowed all the necessary warlike accoutrements from members of the ground staff, we fell in outside the barracks together with those of the ground crews not actually working on the aircraft. The flight sergeant called the parade to attention and reported to the Leutnant. With the boss and the other Staffel officers watching the entire performance, we were marched off towards the sports field. “A song!” the Leutnant ordered in a loud voice.' Do you happen to know the Leutnant's full name? Thank you in advance. |
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