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Old 21st February 2014, 18:06
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KG 53 Photo

I have just obtained a photo showing a He 111 of KG 53, a horse & cart (usual of II/KG 53) emblazoned with the 'Congratulations on your 300th Operational Flight' On the back is written 'Quastel' but I cannot link that with any known pilot. Thoughts?
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Old 21st February 2014, 18:31
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Re: KG 53 Photo

Chris,

"Quastel" is Austrian dialect (German = Quaste) and means pompom or bobble in English. Maybe a nickname for a crew member?

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Thanks Norbert-suspected as much
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Re: KG 53 Photo

Hi Chris,

The Wappen is that of I./KG53 and the man you are looking for is RKT Major Karl Rauer.

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Thanks Thomas. The fact that the photo is KG 53 and Quastel was Rauer's nickname are good pointers.
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