Werner Baumbach ship destroyer

[Adriano Baumgartner]

Larry and all Historians,

It is really a pitty. I understand what you say. Although I do have no published work under my name, during the last 25 years I have been in contact with veterans, historians like you, Associations, etc...and have started my own books, which I still do keep going. One day, I am sure they will be edited, even though if by electronic means (PDF format), which seems the best way nowadays.

I have been inspired by fellows like you Larry de Zeng and have met several authors whom I admire here (Chris Goss, Nick Beale, Theo Boithen, Bowman, J-Y Lorant, Jochen Prien and several others - whose names by heart I fogot). Sadly the old ones have passed away: Middlebrook, Hector Bolitho, etc...

I understand that, there is SO MUCH to be written yet...so many stories and histories (individual and Squadrons Histories) to be told and researched, and written, that each contribution to keep those memories alive must be cherished and stimulated. I have seen so many nice Works coming out....that one must keep Faith and keep writing...

Like Dr. Theo Boithen, I have been, during the last 5 years researching about the Brazilians in both RFC and RAF service (WW1 and WW2)....a huge task....so far, one of the books do have some 1,300 pages in 6 volumes...I may have more 5-6 years to finish it..but this is a pleasure and job I firmly believe in...and if this is not published commercially, I will edit it electronically, since I do not want a single penny from those books...just to keep History alive (and maybe help children in need here, donating 100% of my part of the revenues). Hundreds of persons have helped me so far...and we keep going...just to keep History alive...I guess, we are all linked by this love and passion for books. Some professionally....some humbly and privately, like 90% of us....

Just for instance...BAUMBACH and Hans-Georg Bätcher deserves a full biography, like so many great airmen of NZ, Austrália, Germany, France, etc...

Adriano