Kampfgeschwader 200

[Argento]

Hi Andy,
thanks, I used these links for the research. It appears, that some of the nicknames, eg. Carmen (Bergamo), Olga (Frankfurt/Main and Stuttgart) and Toska (somewhere in Poland?) can be connected to places, while Clara (or Klara) can not.
My grandfather joined the IV.ground support unit of KG2 on the 4th of february 1944, that's where his record stops. The KG200 was formed 16 days later.
The IV./KG2 was in Melun/Villaroche from 8.42 til 4.44 and in Ferihegy from 4.44 til 9.44, where it was subordinated to the Luftflotte Reich. From there the IV./KG2 was split up and the trace is lost.
Find more about ferihegy at: http://www.bud.hu/english/press_room...rticle_hid=560

So, I wonder how, where and when my granddad joined the KG 200...

Best regards,
Argento

[Balazs Garai]

Hi Argento,

The B500 SS parachute unit occupied Budapest-Ferihegy airfield at 19. 03. 1944. They come by Junkers 52. For the hungarians were many problem with this unit. They were so aggresive, and didn't lissen for the obeys.
They stolen many materials from the 5/1 Hungarian Night Figther Squadron.
Few parachute started shoot the airfield-radios, and the night figther crews caught them, and give back for the german. Two parachute were shot on the big hangar by german officers.
In this time the airport was closed for three days. My Grandfather (serg. Kálmán Garai) didn't have a fly, just after one week by a Me 210.
After few days B500 left from Budapest, and they went to Jugoslavia to the mountains.

Sincerely, Balazs

[Argento]

Hi Balasz,
thanks for the info. The B500 weren't the nicest it seems
I Hope my grandfather wasn't involved in this incident!!! My mother has some pics showing my granddad in war. Will visit her in the next weeks and take a look at them. Maybe there is a hint on them...
Stay tuned!
Best regards,
Argento