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Hansekkehard bob on 17 april 1943, the commanders of the us eighth air force decided to despatch to germany the largest raid by then attempted, with the fockewulf factory in bremen as the target. The knights cross of the iron cross and its higher grades were based on four separate enactments. Hansekkehard bob author of the war diaries of hannes trautloft. My mother was 43 years old when i was born and my father 46.

My youngest sister was seven years older and the eldest fourteen years older. Isbn 9780955597718 9780955597718 softcover, airpower editions, 2008 jadgwaffe. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Bob joined the luftwaffe on 1 december 1936 with the rank of fahnenjunker. This book may be purchased online exclusively through the aviation bookshop for gbp. There is a book set for any level your early reader is at, and for extra practice, you can pick out bob books that focus on certain topics like long vowels, sight words, or. Speaking to both men, first for the book, the battle of britain, and then. Feb 26, 2014 german fighter pilot leutnant hansekkehard bob 191720 in 1941. Hansekkehard bob german military pilot dead at age 96.

But later he was assigned the bf109, his favorite fighter. Hansekkehard bob ace profiles the men and their aircraft. The war in russia january october 1942 luftwaffe colours, vol. Hans ekkehard bob was born on 24 january 1917 at freiburgbreisgau. The first volume covers hansekkehard bob, a pilot who has the admirable claim of being the oldest licensed pilot in germany. Memoirs of a luftwaffe fighter ace fortunes of war s. Major hansekkehard bob deceased after success in the battle of britain, hansekkehard bob took over leadership of 9. Hansekkehard bob author of the war diaries of hannes. Amazon price new from used from hardcover, 30 jan 2006 please retry. This is due to this being a rare appearance for him outside of germany.

Betrayed ideals, memoirs of a luftwaffe fighter ace. Hans ekkehard bob news newspapers books scholar jstor november 2016. The story of hansekkehard bobs wartime career is one which personifies the life and experiences of. Hansekkehard bob was born in freiburgbreisgau, germany, and grew up in the village of staufen. The oberst hannes trautloft diaries, with the full approval of trauloft s family, has been edited by hansekkehard bob who flew as a staffelkapitan with jg54 and remained in close friendship wih his former kommodore until the latter s death. Signing up for the luftwaffe in 1936, that marks quite a long and distinctive flying career, but this book just focuses on his exploits during the war.

He spent his first year at the luftskriegsschule wildpark werder undergoing six months of basic military training before commencing his flying training on 1 june 1937. Hansekkehard bob zg76 jg21 jg54 jg51 jg3 ejg2 jv44 christer bergstrom nr. I went on to meet and interview adolf galland, walter krupinski. Ive been looking at the 9 th staffel war diary and were wondering what the personnel and aircraft figures represented. The first volume covers hans ekkehard bob, a pilot who has the admirable claim of being the oldest licensed pilot in germany. The following year he was awarded the knights cross. View latest articles, news and information about what happened to hansekkehard bob, german military pilot, that died on monday august 12th 20at age 96. Through him i was able to contact several former pilots who had been associated with jv 44. Memoirs of a luftwaffe fighter ace by hansekkehard bob, david p williams editor online at alibris. Betrayed ideals by hansekkehard bob, 9781841450315, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Major hansekkehard bob received the knights cross and flew the jet in the last weeks of the war, scoring 60 victories in total during the war. Major hansekkehard bob deceased art prints and originals. Memoirs of a luftwaffe fighter ace fortunes of war by bob, hansekkehard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy hansekkehard bob by christer bergstrom, claes sundin from waterstones today. We use cookies to give you a great and free experience on our website. Archive hans ekkehard bob luftwaffe and axis air forces. A photographic history, which he coauthored with hannes trautloft. Hansekkehard bob ace profiles the men and their aircraft paperback february 1, 2008 by christer bergstrom author, claes sundin illustrator 4.

Hajo herrmann created the wild boar jg300 and scored 9 bomber kills at night flying the me109 and fw190, after a great career as a bomber pilot, where he sank over 70,000 tons of shipping. Amazon price new from used from hardcover, 30 aug 2006 please retry. Get the best deals on 1st edition paperback nonfiction books when you shop the largest online selection at. Does any of happen to know what hansekkehard bob died of. Hans ekkehard bob is the author of the war diaries of hannes trautloft 0. Hans ekkehard bob 24 january 1917 12 august 20 was a german fighter pilot, serving with the luftwaffe. The aircraft refers to what we had in the squadron and what was ready to fly. By far, bob had the longest lines of any of the aces. The war diaries of hannes trautloft 1841450103 by hans. Jg 54, flown by oberleutnant hansekkehard bob, siverskayaussr, winter 19411942 claes sundin 2018.

Major hans ekkehard bob deceased after success in the battle of britain, hans ekkehard bob took over leadership of 9. During world war ii, bob flew approximately 700 combat missions, and claimed 60 victories. The aircraft refers to what we had in the squadron and what was. Santa has a nice little gift for one of our valued fans this original autograph of hansekkehard bob.

Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. List of knights cross of the iron cross recipients bnbz. Extract air power editons has kindly supplied the following text extract and images from the first in their ace profiles the men and their aircraft series, hans ekkehard bob by noted aviation historian christer bergstrom. Each book is accompanied by a matching numbered copy of richards new print fine tuning, specially commissioned for this occasion. Hansekkehard bob is the author of the war diaries of hannes trautloft 0. Transferring to the eastern front his victories rose steadily to 50 by september 1942. Discover book depositorys huge selection of airpower editions books online. In 1936 he joined the luftwaffe and after training, flew the arado ar68 in czechoslovakia. With the personnel, its officers, noncommissioned officers and manschaften other ranks. The limited edition portfolio comprises an individually numbered book, personally signed by artist richard taylor, issued in a luxurious embossed slipcase. Hans ekkehard bob was a german fighter pilot, serving with the luftwaffe. Hansekkehard bob archive luftwaffe and allied air forces. A goto for kids in preschool to second grade, each book in the series features a fun, simple story, as well as bright illustrations to turn your child into an avid reader. Hansekkehard bob was born on 24 january 1917 at freiburgbreisgau.

The war diaries of hannes trautloft by peter hinchliffe, hansekkehard bob, january 30, 2006, cerberus edition, hardcover in english. Hans ekkehard bob zg76 jg21 jg54 jg51 jg3 ejg2 jv44 christer bergstrom nr. View latest articles, news and information about what happened to hans ekkehard bob, german military pilot, that died on monday august 12th 20at age 96. Afterwards, i had the pleasure of speaking briefly with herr bob privately about this webpage. Buy hansekkehard bob ace profiles the men and their aircraft by bergstrom, christer, sundin, claes isbn. With each gift you choose we will include a wonderful aviation themed card in your name with your message and we can drop ship your gift. The oberst hannes trautloft diaries, with the full approval of trauloft s family, has been edited by hans ekkehard bob who flew as a staffelkapitan with jg54 and remained in close friendship wih his former kommodore until the latter s death. Nov 6 aces symposinum the jagdgeschwader 54 homepage. Jun 30, 2005 betrayed ideals by hans ekkehard bob, 9781841450315, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Hans ekkehard bob ace profiles the men and their aircraft bergstrom, christer, sundin, claes on. New books art books models signed luftwaffe books here are some wonderful sculptures, models, books and videos all of which make perfect gifts for your favorite pilot. Hansekkehard bob part 2 james hollands griffon merlin.

I had the pleasure of meeting him some years ago and got a signed copy of his book. Hans ekkehard bob was born in freiburgbreisgau, germany, and grew up in the village of staufen. Book nel segno di guercino as master draughtsman exhibition mahon collection art. The war diaries of hannes trautloft january 30, 2006. Hansekkehard bob by christer bergstrom, claes sundin. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Rudel, the son of lutheran minister johannes, was born in konradswaldau silesia, germany it became part of poland after 1945. Ive been looking at the 9 th staffel war diary and were wondering what the personnel and aircraft figures represented with the personnel, its officers, noncommissioned officers and manschaften other ranks. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.