JG 54

[Nokose]

That would place Schmitt in IV/JG54. Some of the claims for that unit are not available yet and probably will show up in one of the future volumes of JFV. Wolfgang Spaete's book was what I was first interested in on joining here. Some of his claims while with the IV were answered here.

[Atlason]

Aha, I see. Well from talking to Schmitt and also on the inside of the cover of his book: "Nordpolflug" which was published few years ago, he claims having been shot down twice. I belive he flew both Me109 and F190. He told me of some victories but I don't remember details of them. He must have some claims according to that.

[Atlason]

Can i get some more information about this JFV book?

[Langshan]

My favorite topic. I fly in the virtual world of Fighter Ace as JG54_Emil_Lang. I also have a book on the Grunherz!!

[Atlason]

Originally Posted by Langshan

My favorite topic. I fly in the virtual world of Fighter Ace as JG54_Emil_Lang. I also have a book on the Grunherz!!

That's nice to hear, if you have any information about Dieter Schmitt (see above) then I would love to know it.

[Atlason]

Getting this question live again - Anyone have anything on Dieter Schmitt, fighter pilot?

[Atlason]

I wonder if this is my Dieter? Anyone knows? See here: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm...inobit14m.html

[John Manrho]

No, that was nightfighter ace Dietrich Schmidt-Barbo. I was there when Schmidt and Martin met in the Netherlands.

Cheers,

John

[Atlason]

aha ok, and where is this Dietrich Schmidt-Barbo from? Are you sure he is not the same, the one I am refferring to lived in Heidelberg somewhere and did alot of n-atlantic single engine crossings (ferry flights in the 80's and 90's). This pic of him you can look at: http://www.jg54greenhearts.com/gunther.htm
He's in the middle.

[Peter Kassak]

Hi Atlason,

And did you try to get permission from your friend, and ask BA/MA for his file? Also Wast may have some info...the oficial archoves may know some basic data, as e.g. unit assignment...