Luftwaffe unit emblems - "Battle of Britain" era

[Larry Hickey]

Hello,

Unfortunately, I have not time to post a photo of the eagle insignia, as I leave for Europe on a three-week research trip in just a few hours and am intensely busy getting ready.

The most important comment is that the "eagle" emblem that you have posted is incorrect. Forget all the Urbanke "Luftwaffe im Focus" posts: they are wrong. The eagle's head is bent down to the side, and this has led to Urbanke's incorrect interpretation of what it looks like. Others that watch this board can confirm this. An original lapel pin of this has been located, and the correct position and shape of the head is known. This IS an eagle. Yes, the photo of "White 2," is another example of the use of this emblem. I don't have time to write a long explanation, but this insignia was used during the French Campaign, with two of my photo examples dating to that period and it does appear on 1 Staffel aircraft from that period, including Henrici's aircraft, "White 13."

That's all I have time for at the moment.

Regards,