14.(Z)/LG1 question to John Vasco

[fran]

Hello,
Who were the staffelführers in the 14.(Z)/LG1 at the time of the Battle of Britain?

Many thanks
Fran

[John Vasco]

According to 'Zerstörergruppe, A History of V.(Z)/LG 1 - I./NJG 3 1939-1941' by Ludwig von Eimannsberger (ISBN: 0-7643-0479-8) [this book is a 'must-have' if you are interested in Bf 110 operations during the Battle of Britain], the Staka were Hptm. Alexander Mauke (sick, 8/8/40); Hptm. Hans von Boltenstern (transferred to Erpr. Gr. 210 on 26/8/40); Oblt. Michael Junge (KIA 4/9/40). After the loss of Michael Junge, the Gruppenadjutant, Oblt. Ernst Zobel led 14. Staffel up to its final demise on 27th September 1940.


Hope this helps.

John Vasco

[fran]

Thanks John for your kind reply.

I will buy that book, and yours about the subject.
I have an original signature on a document, somewhat unreadable and I am trying to identify the man. Does not seems to be the ones mentioned by you.
If do not mind I could contact you off board for scan

My Best
Fran

[Jim P.]

Another book(s) that may be of interest - 'Die Geschichte des Lehrgeschwaders 1 (History of LG 1) - Part 1' (and 2). these are available thru http://www.christian-schmidt.com/Volume 1 covers the LG 1's heavy fighter group, Stuka group and early bomber ops. Lists losses and claims - the 110 guys claimed almost 100 vics if I recall correctly.

[John Vasco]

fran,

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