Gerhard Ille

[Chris Goss]

I was in touch with him a number of years ago; what and why do you want to know more about him?

[J Hutchinson]

Chris, Thanks for your response. As I said in my profile one of my hobbies is collecting autographs of aces. Last weekend I aquired a 3x5 of Herr Ille in his ME109, signed.The man who gave it to me and I could not find any information on him though we did not look too far. I am in the middle of moving so all of my books are packed up,so, I am just anxious to find out what I can about a new signature in my collection, rank ,awards, victories,where service was etc. I assure you my intentions are these, I am just a big fan of WW2 fighter aviation. Especially the Luftwaffe. Even if Gerhard is not an ace (I cannot find him on any weblist)he has an honorable place in my collection. I look forward to your response, Thanks!

[Chris Goss]

His only claim to fame was that he was shot down and taken POW SW of Bayeux 24 Jul 44

[J Hutchinson]

Chris, Ok Thanks but do we know anything else such as who may have brought him down or possibly what Bomber group he was attacking? Corny as it may sound I feel a kinship to all the men in my collection and it drives me to learn all I can about their history. Some guys collect baseball cards and learn the players stats, for me its aces and such. Its not any fame or anything just their story. Anyway I most appreciate your help, take care.