Bf 110 Reconnaissance Unit - Which Staffel?

[Peter Cook]

Thanks Chris and Nick - all clear now!

Peter

[Steve Coates]

Almost clear.

WASt no longer exists as such. The functions of WASt were controlled by the Berlin authorities, hence their very literal interpretation of the Datenschutz provisions. Approximately a year or so ago, control of WASt was passed to the Bundesarchiv and it is now known as the Bundesarchiv-PA (Personenbezogene Auskünfte). Ideally over time, a slightly more open and helpful approach for researchers will be taken to matters of data protection.

[Chris Goss]

Having first written to WASt in 1977, they will always be WASt to me! Was always exciting when after 3-4 months a letter/package came from them. Sad that due to DP and GDPR, those days are long gone

[Steve Coates]

I totally understand. Likewise, Kew will always be the PRO to me rather than TNA.

There was a lot to be said for the thud of an envelope from Germany in the hallway in pre-internet times. Thankfully, I was just about able to get the small number of NVMs I wanted before the shutters came down in the early 1990s.

There are hopeful indications of improved access.

[Chris Goss]

...and they used to give last known addresses!