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ZG1
Founded :
Country : Germany
Fate :
ZG1
ZG1 Artwork Collection |
  Clipped Signature - Wolfgang Falck. |   Dawn Strike by Richard Taylor. |
| Aces for : ZG1 | ||
| A list of all Aces from our database who are known to have flown with this squadron. A profile page is available by clicking the pilots name. | ||
| Name | Victories | Info |
| Max-Hellmuth Ostermann | 102.00 | The signature of Max-Hellmuth Ostermann features on some of our artwork - click here to see what is available. |
| Herbert Kutscha | 47.00 | |
| Gunther Bahr | 37.00 | The signature of Gunther Bahr features on some of our artwork - click here to see what is available. |
| Josef Kociok | 33.00 | |
| Egon Albrecht | 25.00 | |
| Helmut Viedebantt | 23.00 | |
| Rolf Kaldrack | 21.00 | |
| Hans Peterburs | 18.00 | |
| Wolfgang Schenck | 18.00 | The signature of Wolfgang Schenck features on some of our artwork - click here to see what is available. |
| Joachim Blechschmidt | 17.00 | |
| Peter Jenne | 17.00 | |
| Karl-Heinz Matern | 12.00 | |
| Wilhelm Hachfeld | 11.00 | |
| Wolfgang Falck | 8.00 | The signature of Wolfgang Falck features on some of our artwork - click here to see what is available. |
| ZG1 Aircraft details |
 Me110 Manufacturer : Messerschmitt | Me110 The Bf-110 grew out of Herman Gorings specifications for a multipurpose aircraft capable of penetrating deep into enemy airspace to clear the sky of enemy fighters in advance of German bomber formations. The aircraft would also be utilized as a long range interceptor, and as a ground support and ground attack bomber. The Bf-110 prototype first flew in 1936. The prototype was under powered with its Daimier Benz DB 600A engines. Several months passed before a go ahead was given for large scale production which commenced in 1938. Utilizing improved DB 601 engines, the early production 110s were as fast as any single engine fighter at that time, and had superior fire power. Their biggest apparent weakness was in the areas of armor protection for the crew, and in terms of maneuverability when compared to single seat fighters. The 110 was produced in large numbers and in many different variants. The 110D was the long range model. An additional belly tank was fitted to that aircraft, with several later variants having the more traditional drop tanks. The first serious test for the Bf-110 came during the Battle of Britain. About 300 Bf-110s were involved. They became easy prey for Hurricane and Spitfire pilots, and Bf-109s were often required to assist the 110s in their own defense. On August 15, 1940, which became known as Black Tuesday, the Bf-110s were ravaged by the RAF, and for the month over 100 aircraft were lost. On the Eastern Front the Bf-110 performed admirably in the early stages of Operation Barbarossa. With the Soviet Air Force weakened in the first several weeks of the attack, 110s were effectively utilized in a ground attack role. Ultimately, the Luftwaffe re-equipped a significant number of its 110s as night fighters. The aircraft performed well in this role because it was a good gun platform with sufficient speed to overtake the RAF night bombers. Such night missions were typically carried out with no Allied fighter escort, so the 110 night fighters would not have to engage or elude Allied fighters in this role. |
| ZG1 Pilot and aircrew signature details |
  Oberfeldwebel Gunther Bahr Our estimated value of this signature : £55 Died : 2009 | Oberfeldwebel Gunther Bahr Born 18th July 1921. Serving first as an instructor, he was posted to 6./SG210 (later 6./ZG1) on the Eastern Front until June 1942, when he retrained to fly night fighters. Posted first to NJG4 in August 1943, and then I./NJG6 where on the night of 21st/22nd February 1943 he shot down seven four-engined Russian bombers in one night, after claiming four victories on each of the two previous nights. Gunther Bahr flew over 90 night fighter missions, and was awarded the Knight's Cross in March 1945. He had achieved 37 air victories, including shooting down Norman Jackson VC. Sadly, Gunther Bahr passed away on 29th April 2009. |
  Oberst Wolfgang Falck Our estimated value of this signature : £75 Died : 2007 | Oberst Wolfgang Falck At the outbreak of war Wolfgang Falck was Staffelkapitan of 8,/JG132 flying the Bf110 Zerstorer in the Polish Campaign. In Feb 1940 he became Kommandeur 1./ZG1 and led it during the Western campaign. From June 1940 Falck was appointed Kommodore NJG1, the largest Geschwader in the Luftwaffe. During this time the greatest Luftwaffe night Aces were under his command. In July 1943 he joined the staff of Luftflotte Recih where he was responsible for the day and night fighter defence of the Reich. In the autumn of 1944 he was made Fighter Leader in the Balkans, and later became head of staff for flying training. Wolfgang Falck flew 90 operations and was awarded the Knight's Cross. Died 13th March 2007. |
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