The Luftwaffe, 1933 - 1945, by Michael Holm - 3

[Richard T Eger]

From 12 O'Clock High!:

Jim P.
Pilot questions...
Wed Apr 24 02:06:29 2025
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From Tony Wood's latest Eastern front list I have questions (for now) about a couple of pilots. (Major kudos for this man's work BTW.)

From his list there is an Uffz. Heisel with 8./JG 52 with at least 7 vics noted by the end of 1942. The pilot is also listed in one of the Fast volumes with no details. Prien, in the 1st JG 1/11 volume mentions a Walter Heisel with 4./JG 11 with 2 B-17 kills in May/June 43 and his demise on 26.July 1943. Are these two guys one and the same?

Second, I have a Heinz Bruecher listed with JG 54 with 12 vics and a Heinrich Bruecher in Aders/Held's JG 51 listed with 6+ vics. Both entries are listed as being KIA on 31-1-44, which I presume leads to the conclusion that they are one and the same. Total vics 18+?

Anyone have any info on either of these two (3?4?) guys?