Luftwaffe Aircrew

[Erich]

Udet cuffband shown is one of two variations, I own an original as well. The early war had a different look in the name Udet. what is shown is 1943 till wars end but I think was not given after mid-1944 due to identification restrictions. They were continued to be worn like the Mölders cuffband and the several Kampfgeschwaders. General Galland ? since when was he deemed a cuffband........that is bogus fake, sorry

[Micdrow]

Originally Posted by Erich

Udet cuffband shown is one of two variations, I own an original as well. The early war had a different look in the name Udet. what is shown is 1943 till wars end but I think was not given after mid-1944 due to identification restrictions. They were continued to be worn like the Mölders cuffband and the several Kampfgeschwaders. General Galland ? since when was he deemed a cuffband........that is bogus fake, sorry

Thanks Erich, Galland one removed. I defiantly want to stick to facts and not create more myths. There are too many of them all ready.

[Micdrow]

Luftwaffe diary on Aufkl.Gr.122 translated into English. Very interesting for those interested in luftwaffe aircraft.

Aufkl. Gr. 122 Diary - Luftwaffedata

[esto]

Originally Posted by Micdrow

Few more pictures that I dug up.

1. Luftwaffe Heavy, Medium and Dive-Bomber flying clasp. Gold was issued upon completion of 110 operational flights.
2. German cigarettes
3. Matches
4. JG 2 Luftwaffe cigarette case
5. Luftwaffe award document
6. Luftwaffe Tunic

...just to let you know, these matches are Estonian, and nothing to do with the Luftwaffe. Or even the war. Altho it looks to be from around that era.

The box has a picture of the Parliment building in Tallinn where the nations flag is flown. And the words just basically say "matches" and the company that made them.

[Micdrow]

Originally Posted by esto

...just to let you know, these matches are Estonian, and nothing to do with the Luftwaffe. Or even the war. Altho it looks to be from around that era.

The box has a picture of the Parliment building in Tallinn where the nations flag is flown. And the words just basically say "matches" and the company that made them.

Thanks Esto, The main reason to show that was to show what a luftwaffe aircraft crew member could be carrying. It was the closest thing I could find around that era.

[Micdrow]

German to English/English to German dictionary

[Micdrow]

Added another unclassified document from the US war Department Handbook on German military. First one posted on page one of this thread is the 1943 edition. The one below is the 1945 edition.

[Junkers88A1]

flugzeugfuhrerabzeischen from Arthur Von Cassimir (Commander of KG 100 1940 )
navigationkit in leatherbag
oxygenmask
flightcomputer
map

all belongings to Pilot of Luftwaffe

[Junkers88A1]

different items found on dead luftwaffe pilot shoot down 1940 in Bf 110 C-0

different coins
lotterytickets
bills
beltbuckle
oxygenmask
swimmingmedalions

diary containg invasionplans and all information regarding flight, weather, codes and more

[Junkers88A1]

flareguns ( singlebarrel or twinbarrel )
legholster for flares
wristcompass
recognitionbook for enemy aircrafts and allied

[Junkers88A1]

german flareguns in action..red and green flares.

[Micdrow]

Awsome stuff there GF, many thanks!!! I did reduce picture size for easier viewing but the night shot is awsome.

[Micdrow]

Another manual on German abbreviations.

Enjoy!!!!

[Micdrow]

Declassified documents on german decorations and medals along with symbols of the various services.

Enjoy!!!

[Hesekiel]

Originally Posted by Thorlifter

Cool stuff Micdrow. Do you know how they would heat the boots?

The boots were connected to the heatable flight suite. This was connected to the "Steuergerät für Fliegerheizbekleidung" (Switch for pilots heatable suite)
The switch below from my collection have two connectors.. One for the flightsuite and the other for the oxygen mask...