Debrecen

[Larry deZeng]

Alex -

Debrecen (e. Debrecen) (c. 47 29 53 N – 21 36 15 E)
General: Fliegerhorst 4.6 km SSW of this city in E Hungary. City fell to 2nd Ukrainian Front forces on 20 Oct 44 after heavy fighting that began on 11 October when the Red Army began laying siege Debrecen and its immediate surroundings.
Air Units:
Station Units: Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 209/VIII.
Kommandant: Hptm. Henry Lüders (c. 1 Apr 44 – 23 Dec 44); Maj. Franz Baumgartner (24 Dec 44 – 12 Mar 45); Maj. Hans Becker (13 Mar 45 – c. 8 May 45).

Here is a detailed account of the fighting in and around Debrecen. Note that there are some differences in dates that what I provided above:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Debrecen


Any additional information regarding the airfield and the Luftwaffe units that were stationed there would be appreciated.

Larry