Eagles over Norway, By Andreas Brekken

[Richard T Eger]

This is a terrific reference site for researching the Luftwaffe. Some discussions around the offerings on this site can already be found on the "Document Types" forum under the topic "Luftwaffe Genst.Gen.Qu.6.Abt. loss lists, layout, format, contents". The site address is:

http://www.stormbirds.com/eagles/

The site sections are as follows:

News - Latest additions to the site and quick looks and key information.

Research

New book on JG 5 published! - JG 5 "Eismeer". New title from Eric Mombeek. Also, cover illustrations from Eric's other books.

Luftwaffe loss data online? - Three examples, in .pdf format, are given of the "Flugzeugunfälle und Verluste bei den Fl. Verbänden":

Jan 2, 1943; Genst.Gen.Qu.6.Abt.Nr. 20/43 g.Kdos (IC).

Jan 9, 1943; Genst.Gen.Qu.6.Abt.Nr. 180/43 g.Kdos (IC).

Jan. 14, 1943; Genst.Gen.Qu.6.Abt.Nr. 330/43 g.Kdos (IC).

Luftwaffe loss data from RLM 2 III 1170-1172 - This document contains example transcripts of the index cards found in the files RLM 2 III/1170 through 1172.

BA/MA file numbers - This document contain a sample listing of the BA/MA archive reference (RL) numbers for the original loss records recorded by the Generalstab of the Generalquartiermeisterabteilung 6. It also contain information on how to order copies of these files.

More BA/MA file numbers - Further examples of the above.

ULTRA decrypts - Information on how to locate the decrypts and other files of interest at the (Public Record Office) PRO in London is presented, along with a link to the PRO's site.

Online bookshops - Suggestions on how to buy books over the Internet and links and information to 3 European on-line booksellers.

Gradnetzmeldeverfahren - Reference article regarding the map system used by the Luftwaffe for localization purposes.

Albums

Help identify! Pilot from Jagdgeschwader 5

Egon Mayer, JG 2 - Photo identified.

Help identify pilots of III./KG 200 !

Color photographs of aircraft from 1. Staffel of Jagdgeschwader 1 - 4 color photos of Bf 109E-?, Black 11+.

Mystery Bf 109 - Possibly an E-? or T-?.

Pilots of 14.(Jabo)/Jagdgeschwader 5 identified

Photographs of aircraft from Jagdgruppe Drontheim - 7 photos of Bf 109E-?'s.

Photographs of personnel from 16./JG 5 - Need help identifying 6 photos.

Unit related

Pilots II./JG 77 in Norway 1940 - Tables showing pilot's names, ranks, functions, aircraft markings, comments, and pilots's fates.

14.(Jabo)/JG 5

A. Table listing the Jabostaffel of Jagdgeschwader 5 'Eismeer', including links to data on the individual members.

B. Table of operational personnel & aircraft losses of the Jabostaffel

C. Link to Flugzeugbestandliste for the 14.(Jabo)/JG 5

Aircraft inventory lists with linked information

Bestandsliste Stab Jagdfliegerführer Norwegen - 3/42 - 12/43.

Bestandsliste Stab Jagdgeschwader 5 "Eismeer" - 7/42 - 12/44.

Bestandsliste I./JG 5 "Eismeer" - 3/42 - 9/44.

Bestandsliste II./JG 5 "Eismeer" - 3/42 - 9/44.

Bestandsliste III./JG 5 "Eismeer" - 3/42 - 12/44.

Bestandsliste IV./JG 5 "Eismeer" - 6/42 - 12/44.

Bestandsliste 14.(Jabo)/JG 5 - 1/43 - 1/44

Bestandsliste 10.(Z)/JG 5 "Eismeer" - 3/42 - 5/42.

Bestandsliste 13.(Z)/JG 5 "Eismeer" - 6/42 - 6/44.

Bestandsliste I./SG 5 - 10/43 - 12/44.

Bestandsliste 4./SG 5 - 1/44 - 4/44.

Online Resources - Links to 5 major online sites.

Regards,
Richard

[This message has been edited by Richard T Eger (edited 11 February 2025).]