Luftwaffe Surrender Photos

[Calvin Hall]

I got a scanner for Christmas, so I decided to post a few photos that I recently acquired. These two show the surrender of a few highly decorated Luftwaffe personnel. The photos were taken by a member of the Army Air Corps. I am unsure of the location of the surrender.



According to the story that accompanied the photos, the German wearing the visor on the left only had one hand.

Here is a closup showing his awards...



Can anyone id all his awards?



Enjoy,

Calvin

[ 23 December 2001: Message edited by: chall ]

[Rick Research]

Calvin--he appears to be an Oberst, with at least the Oakleaves, if not Swords, flight bar with pendant---

and TWO Luftwaffe pilot badges along with German Cross and 1039 EKs!

[Jim Spaw]

That is a famous shot, seen before, of the surrender of Oberst Rudal's SG1 (I think) at Furth. There are shots of each plane landing and being swamped with GIs. I think that is Hans Ulrich Rudel in your picture.

[François SAEZ]

Maybe one leg/foot (he lost the right one) instead of one hand - now this could match, and (thanks to Rick), possibly a PO with diamonds out of the 2 badges.
Really nice pics
François

[ 27 December 2001: Message edited by: François SAEZ ]

[Jim Spaw]

And BOTH of his hands appear in the photo. I double checked my copies of the photos and YES that is Rudel and his surrendering unit at Furth in 1945.....

[Calvin Hall]

Jim,

Thanks for the help in identifying the fellow in the photo as the great pilot Hans Urlich Rudel.

I have several other photos of the surrender. If anyone is interested I can email scans. However, the one that I posted shows his awards from the best perspective.

There are several sites out there that provide a great deal of biographical info on Rudel. One that I recommend is Hans Ulrich Rudel. This one lists accomplishments, awards, dates of actions, etc. Also provides a photo of Rudel's RK with GOLDEN oak leaves, swords and diamonds!

Additionally, this site has some great information pertaining to Rudel. Please visit the following Rudel

Best,

Calvin

[ 31 December 2001: Message edited by: chall ]