Me109-G of JG54 in winter paint scheme.(rudeerude)

Me109-G of JG54

Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel) GEORG DÖRFFEL (born July 27, 1914; KIA May 26, 1944). Commander Schlacht-Geschwader 5, Knight's Cross with oakleaves on April 14, 1943. On his 1005th mission (including 30 aerial victories as a dive bomber pilot!) he was shot down and killed north of Rome/Italy. Photo from April 1943. (Bundesarchiv Bild 146-1970-020-51)

Lieutenant Colonel GEORG DÖRFFEL

Early Messerschmidt Me 163 A-V4 &quot;Komet&quot;, nicknamed &quot;Kraftei&quot; (power egg), 1941. (Bundesarchiv Bild 146-1972-058-62)