An Me 323 'Gigant' brings supplies to Sicilly. In the foreground is a Bf 109 G-6 R/6. (scanned by HOS Bandit)

ME 323 'GIGANT'

Hauptmann Franz von Werra. In the Summer of 1941, following his dramatic escape from Canadian captivity, von Werra became Kommandeur of 1./JG 53 in Russia. On October 25, 1941, His aircraft came down in the sea near Vlissingen after developing engine trouble, and von Werra was drowned. He scored a total of 21 kills, including 13 in Russia. (scanned by HOS Bandit)

Hauptmann Franz Von Werra

In 1939 2./JG 71 was employed on patrols over Germany's Western Frontier. Here a Bf 109 C-2 is refueled. (scanned by HOS Bandit)