[cheesehawk]

Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone might know how bomber crews qualified for awards in the LW? Its relatively easy to find the criteria for fighters, but what about bombers/dive bombers/JaBo's? Any help on where to begin my search would be appreciated! (I've already posted at LEMB, with no success)

[Jambo]

Hi cheesehawk,

how's your German? :wink:

Despit the fact that only a few awards where different, like the "Frontflugspange für Schlachtflieger in Bronze/Silber/Gold" or "Frontflugspange für Aufklärer in Bronze/Silber/Gold" or "Frontflugspange für Transport- und Luftlandeflieger in Bronze/Silber/Gold" and so on, every Soldier could earn a Ritterkreuz for example. The highest award was only given once to Hans-Ulrich-Rudel the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Gold Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds. And he was a Stuka-pilot.

Here a few links for you:
http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Orden/oue.html
http://www.germantik.de/militarialexiko ... waffe.html
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_der_ ... #Luftwaffe
http://www.wehrmacht-lexikon.de/luftwaf ... /orden.php

Jambo :wink:

[cheesehawk]

My German is terrible, but I do have guys in my squad that can help me out here. Thanks for the links!

~S!