Aufklärungsgruppe 88
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Aufklärungsgruppe 88 [PREWAR]
Formed November 1936 (initially as a single Staffe1) for service in Spain as a component of the Legion Condor, Germany’s military assistance to Franco’s Nationalists during the Spanish Civil War. Expanded to two Staffeln in spring 1937, these equipped with Dornier Do 17s, Heinkel He 45s and Henschel Hs 126s. Returned to Germany March 1939 and disbanded April 1939.[1]
Kommandeur:
Hptm. Heinz Heinsius? (c. Oct 36 - Jan 37)
Oblt. Hans-Dettler von Kessel (Jan 37 - 4 Sep 37)
Hptm. Joachim Gerndt (Sep 37 - Jan 38)
Hptm./Maj. Karl Aloys Framz Hentschel (1 Jan 38 - c. 1 Feb 39)
Maj. Paul Matussek (c. 1 Feb 39 - Apr 39)
© by Henry L. deZeng IV (Work in Progress).
(1st Draft 2022)
References
- ↑ J.-P.Défieux - Répertoire des Unités Aériennes de la Luftwaffe 1935-1945: Reconnaissance Aéronavale (Nanterre, privately published, n.d. (c 1988-90?).