7./JG 26 - locations? - Page 2 - Aircraft of World War II

Njaco · 06-27-2009, 09:24 PM

Just a note on the Caldwell book.

It was first printed in hardback in 2 editions. JG 26 was broken down in a day-by-day format which was cool because he also added who scored and who was lost week by week.

When it was issued in paperback, he updated some but....the day-by-day was removed for a more flowing description of events and its a little harder if you're doing research as you have to find what and when. If you can, get all of them.

The first was called "JG 26 War Diary" and the paperback "JG 26: Top Guns of the LUftwaffe".

and for prille....

from http://www.ww2.dk/air/jagd/jg26.htm

"7./JG26 operated under JG54 in Russia, 17.2.43 - 7.43. Left France 17.2.43 and arrived at Krasnowardeisk on 28.2.43. Remained there until it returned to III./JG26 in July 1943. While 7./JG26 was in Russia, 4./JG54 was attached to JG26; 9./JG26 at Beaumont-le-Roger, 27.11.42 - 1.43"

BikerBabe · 06-28-2009, 06:21 PM

Hi Njaco, and thanks for the information on the three editions of Caldwell's book.
It's pretty important information if you want precise information on the day-to-day happenings and actions of the various pilots and scenarios.
Have you got any ISBN-numbers on any of the editions, it could be very helpful for me in getting the proper editions of the various books.

In advance, thanks.

EDIT: Never mind, a little work on Amazon's website got me what I needed. I apologise for the inconvenience.

Njaco · 06-29-2009, 08:46 AM

No prob at all. I like the "War Diaries" much better than his revised "Top Guns..." edition. The first book covered from inception to 1942. The second followed to the end of the war.

BikerBabe · 07-17-2009, 06:23 PM

Thanks again...I was suddenly reminded of another possibility the other day...*snort*
The local library, who can get all sorts of books for me by ordering them from other libraries in the country, and sometimes even outside of Denmark. They've done that for me, I'm impressed!
That's a possibility until I can scrounge up enough money to buy the books myself.

Njaco · 07-17-2009, 08:29 PM

Used that way myself. keeps change in my pocket!

wheelsup_cavu · 07-17-2009, 10:26 PM

I see it's time for me to go and get a library card.

Wheels

BikerBabe · 07-18-2009, 05:10 PM

I can recommend it, Wheelsup. I've just ordered two books - what else but:

Amazon.com: Fighter General: The Life of Adolf Galland: The Official Biography: Foreword by General James H. Doolittle, USAF (Ret.), Trevor J. Constable, Col. Raymond F. Toliver USAF (Ret.): Books

and

Amazon.com: Adolf Galland: The Authorised Biography: David Baker: Books

Next on my list is the JG 26-books, what else???

I just hope and pray that someone hasn't removed any pages/images/whatever from the books - that is a wee problem with one of the books that I brought home the other day, which was a big danish book about WW2. Growl!!!

06-27-2009, 09:24 PM	#16
Njaco The Pop-Tart Whisperer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Jersey, United States Posts: 11,813	Just a note on the Caldwell book. It was first printed in hardback in 2 editions. JG 26 was broken down in a day-by-day format which was cool because he also added who scored and who was lost week by week. When it was issued in paperback, he updated some but....the day-by-day was removed for a more flowing description of events and its a little harder if you're doing research as you have to find what and when. If you can, get all of them. The first was called "JG 26 War Diary" and the paperback "JG 26: Top Guns of the LUftwaffe". and for prille.... from http://www.ww2.dk/air/jagd/jg26.htm "7./JG26 operated under JG54 in Russia, 17.2.43 - 7.43. Left France 17.2.43 and arrived at Krasnowardeisk on 28.2.43. Remained there until it returned to III./JG26 in July 1943. While 7./JG26 was in Russia, 4./JG54 was attached to JG26; 9./JG26 at Beaumont-le-Roger, 27.11.42 - 1.43" __________________ "If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it's English, thank a soldier!" http://www.njcacoa.org/ Last edited by Njaco; 06-27-2009 at 09:32 PM.

06-28-2009, 06:21 PM	#17
BikerBabe Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denmark. Posts: 1,405	Hi Njaco, and thanks for the information on the three editions of Caldwell's book. It's pretty important information if you want precise information on the day-to-day happenings and actions of the various pilots and scenarios. Have you got any ISBN-numbers on any of the editions, it could be very helpful for me in getting the proper editions of the various books. In advance, thanks. EDIT: Never mind, a little work on Amazon's website got me what I needed. I apologise for the inconvenience. __________________ Kein Anderer als ein Jäger spürt - Den Kampf und Sieg so konzentriert, Das macht uns glücklich, stolz und froh; Der Jägerei ein Horrido! Last edited by BikerBabe; 06-28-2009 at 06:32 PM.

06-29-2009, 08:46 AM	#18
Njaco The Pop-Tart Whisperer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Jersey, United States Posts: 11,813	No prob at all. I like the "War Diaries" much better than his revised "Top Guns..." edition. The first book covered from inception to 1942. The second followed to the end of the war. __________________ "If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it's English, thank a soldier!" http://www.njcacoa.org/

07-17-2009, 06:23 PM	#19
BikerBabe Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denmark. Posts: 1,405	Thanks again...I was suddenly reminded of another possibility the other day...snort The local library, who can get all sorts of books for me by ordering them from other libraries in the country, and sometimes even outside of Denmark. They've done that for me, I'm impressed! That's a possibility until I can scrounge up enough money to buy the books myself. __________________ Kein Anderer als ein Jäger spürt - Den Kampf und Sieg so konzentriert, Das macht uns glücklich, stolz und froh; Der Jägerei ein Horrido!

07-17-2009, 08:29 PM	#20
Njaco The Pop-Tart Whisperer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Jersey, United States Posts: 11,813	Used that way myself. keeps change in my pocket! __________________ "If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it's English, thank a soldier!" http://www.njcacoa.org/

07-17-2009, 10:26 PM	#21
wheelsup_cavu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Corona, California Posts: 2,500	I see it's time for me to go and get a library card. Wheels __________________ Cheers Wheelsup_cavu Wheels's Photos - Time lapse build of an F/A-18 Super Hornet - Lock N' Load

07-18-2009, 05:10 PM	#22
BikerBabe Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denmark. Posts: 1,405	I can recommend it, Wheelsup. I've just ordered two books - what else but: Amazon.com: Fighter General: The Life of Adolf Galland: The Official Biography: Foreword by General James H. Doolittle, USAF (Ret.), Trevor J. Constable, Col. Raymond F. Toliver USAF (Ret.): Books and Amazon.com: Adolf Galland: The Authorised Biography: David Baker: Books Next on my list is the JG 26-books, what else??? I just hope and pray that someone hasn't removed any pages/images/whatever from the books - that is a wee problem with one of the books that I brought home the other day, which was a big danish book about WW2. Growl!!! __________________ Kein Anderer als ein Jäger spürt - Den Kampf und Sieg so konzentriert, Das macht uns glücklich, stolz und froh; Der Jägerei ein Horrido!

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