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ZG26
Founded :
Country : Germany
Fate :
ZG26
| Aces for : ZG26 | ||
| 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 |
| Rudolf Muller | 101.00 | |
| Martin Drewes | 52.00 | The signature of Martin Drewes features on some of our artwork - click here to see what is available. |
| Karl Bohm-Tettelbach | 40.00 | |
| Gunther Specht | 32.00 | |
| Rudi Dassow | 22.00 | |
| Johann Schalk | 21.00 | |
| Helmut Haugk | 18.00 | |
| Alfred Wehmeyer | 18.00 | |
| Peter Jenne | 17.00 | |
| Theodor Rossiwall | 17.00 | |
| Richard Heller | 15.00 | |
| Sophus Baagoe | 14.00 | |
| Kurt Sidow | 10.00 | |
| Botho Sommer | 9.00 | |
| Gunther Wegmann | 8.00 | |
| Kurt Rochel | 7.00 | |
| Walter Scherer | 7.00 | |
| Kuno-Adalbert Konopka | 7.00 | |
| Heinrich Hott | 5.00 | |
| Siegfried Kuhrke | 5.00 | |
| ZG26 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. |
| ZG26 Pilot and aircrew signature details |
  Major Martin Drewes Our estimated value of this signature : £60 Died : 2013 | Major Martin Drewes One of the great Luftwaffe night fighter pilots; between 1941-45 he completed 235 combat missions flying the Me110, and with 52 aerial victories was one of the highest scoring night fighter Aces. After serving as a Destroyer pilot with II./ZG76, he was posted to Iraq, where he shot down a Gloster Gladiator, before transferring to night fighters. In March 1944 he was promoted to Kommandeur III./NJG1, a post he held until the end of the war. Martin Drewes flew total of 235 missions, and was awarded the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves. He died on 13th October 2013. |
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