From Austrian Air Force to 5./FJR 4

[JYN]

Hi All,

I never had in my collection some many different portraits from a german Paratrooper.

Oberfeldwebel Gaunersdorfer went in the Austrian Air Force and then in the Luftwaffe.

He ended in the 1.FJD. He went in Russia, Sicily and was wounded by February 1944 in Ortona.

In Italy, a PK took some pictures of him. I have original copies from the PK and I just found that the picture I am sending has the reference 571/1707/5A at the Bundesarchiv. Maybe, Mr Chris Mason who went overthere knows already this serie.

Anyway, enjoy the pictures

Jean-Yves

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Group 01

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Group 02

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Original Drawing

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Group 03

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Group 04

[Ian Tannahill]

Giday Jean-Yves,

Thanks for sharing with us these wonderful pictures.

As you may know, I am most fortunate to own a photo album that belonged to an Austrian pilot who later was drafted into the Luftwaffe. The pilot flew a Ju 52 during the invasion of Holland.

The album contains several photographs which show the pilot wearing the Luftwaffe and the Austrian pilot's badge simultaneously.

Do you have any photographs of Gaunersdorfer wearing a combination of German and Austrian awards?

All the best,

Ian

[JYN]

Hi Ian,


This is not probably the one you are looking for.. but.

In fa http://images.andale.com/f2/105/107/...62_Photo05.JPG

[JYN]

Hi Ian,

Ooops !

This is not the one you are waiting for... but this is the only one I have.

Regards


Jean-Yves

[Óscar G]

Hi, Jean-Yves:
Nice pictures and interesting info. I saw pics from that serie mentioned above in the issue #48 of "Armes Militaria Magazine", focusing on Cassino. At least, two photos more depict this austrian para. According to Bundesarchiv reference, they are 571/1707/3A and 571/1707/717.
Best regards.
Óscar

[JYN]

Hi Oscar,

You are right. This is how I found these pictures was in the BA.
Jean-Yves