| Who is this pilot of JG 5?
This photograph show an unidentified pilot with rank of Feldwebel, posing in front of a Bf 109 at Petsamo in 1943.
It is one of a series of photographs which Rune Rautio has in his collection.
I have been speculationg that the pilot is from 7. Staffel, due to the lion emblem on his
Abschusstock ,
and the white code of the aircraft in the background.
I count at least 6 (and the top of a 7th?) on his Abschusstock. On his tunic I
can identify the Verwundetenabzeichen (Wound badge), Iron Cross (1st class),
Luftwaffe Pilot badge and Luftwaffe Day Fighter Clasp. The to ribbon bars
beneath the Day Fighter Clasp would be a Luftwaffe service medal on the left,
while the right one is unidentified by me (probably a commemorative badge from
a certain front/operation).
Please help with the identification!
Posted for Rune Rautio |
