Wanted to share my latest addition...what I think is a beautifully "hand-tinted" period postcard, signed by Knights Cross Winner Johannes "Hanns" Lutter. Signed in his hand, I believe, and addressed to, who else, but a girl!
Lutter was born in 1912, and died in 2004. He was a Luftwaffe Ace, and won the KC early, in October '41, serving as an Oberfeldwebel and pilot in II/Schnellkampfgeschwader 210. Would love to have more details about the events that led to his being awarded.
As I understand, he was ultimately credited with 12 aerial victories, and the destruction of 15 tanks and 30 aircraft on the ground. I believe that he flew Fw 190's and ME110's.
At the time of this postcard, he was serving in Italy, with SG 4 (Schlachtgeswader 4). I'm not aware of his service after his time in Italy, and how or where he ended the war. After the war, I believe that he served in the Bundeswehr until 1971.
Would appreciate any comments, corrections, or additions. Thanks in advance.
Lutter was born in 1912, and died in 2004. He was a Luftwaffe Ace, and won the KC early, in October '41, serving as an Oberfeldwebel and pilot in II/Schnellkampfgeschwader 210. Would love to have more details about the events that led to his being awarded.
As I understand, he was ultimately credited with 12 aerial victories, and the destruction of 15 tanks and 30 aircraft on the ground. I believe that he flew Fw 190's and ME110's.
At the time of this postcard, he was serving in Italy, with SG 4 (Schlachtgeswader 4). I'm not aware of his service after his time in Italy, and how or where he ended the war. After the war, I believe that he served in the Bundeswehr until 1971.
Would appreciate any comments, corrections, or additions. Thanks in advance.
Very nice ! Tom
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