Alfred Lindenberger - 28 September 1944 - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

VtwinVince · #1 22nd July 2022, 18:01

It could be, very unusual to claim this late in the conflict for a first war claimer. My uncle mentions his exploits in a letter from November, 1944 to the OdL.

knusel · #2 22nd July 2022, 18:54

Even Robin Olds "only" has a period of 23 years.
http://www.cieldegloire.fr/014_olds_r.php

Leo Etgen · #3 23rd July 2022, 01:10

Hello

I cannot say with certainty that he was the fighter pilot with the longest career but as Vince points out he stands out from the other Great War pilots that went on to serve with the Luftwaffe and claimed victories in the second conflict by the fact that his were recorded later in the war as compared to others such as Generalleutnant Theodor Osterkamp and Oberst Erich Mix. Quite an impressive achievement considering the nature of the air war for the Germans at that stage.

Horrido!

Leo

knusel · #4 23rd July 2022, 10:19

Good morning Leo,

I recommend the fascinating article "In different Skies" by Robin Schäfer which describes the careers of several German airmen who served in both wars. Shall I send it to you via eMail ?

Have a good weekend,

Michael

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