LW Ace PoW from BoB ‘Exchanged’ in 1943 –becomes a Bomber Killer!!!

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My uncle's successor as Kapitaen of 9. JG 3 was Oblt. Egon Troha. He was shot down over England late in the Battle, losing an eye in the process. He was repatriated later in the war and, as a Hauptmann, flew more ops. Also don't forget my uncle's old comrade, Hasso von Wedel, captured during the Battle as Oberstlt. and official Luftwaffe historian, later repatriated and lost in ground fighting in 1945. Walter Kienzle of JG 26 was captured seriously wounded over England during the Battle, was repatriated, but I'm not sure if he continued flying later.