Gerhard Ille

[J Hutchinson]

Does any one have any info on Gerhard Ille, all I know is that he flew with 5. Staffel JG2 in May of 1944. Any info would be wonderful and Thanks in advance.

[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.

[Roy Johnson]

I know this is a delayed response!
I came across the site purely by accident, but I know/knew Gerhard quite well. I served with him in the headquarters of the NATO 2nd TAF in Germany in the 70's and stayed in contact afterwards. We met a couple of times over the years and always exchanged Christmas cards. However, he did not reply to my 2006 card and I fear he may have died.
I know he had many friends in the US because I think he was a POW there.
Regards,
Roy

[Peglar]

Gerhard Ille (JG 106, JG 2) died 3. March 2007.
In the Loss List of a Member of the JG 2, i found him as Uffz, 5./JG 2, POW 24.07.1944 after Air Combat/Caen. Greetings Peglar

[Franek Grabowski]

Hmm, anybody has seen his log book and can check if he flew on 24 June?

[Chris Goss]

He never said he had a logbook/never made it available

[Franek Grabowski]

Oh, so, thanks!