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Heinkel III of
Kampfgeschwader 27 (KG 27) and pilot Oberleutnant Gerhard Krems in
historical aviation art print by aviation artist M A Kinnear, available
from Cranston Fine Arts.
Aircraft side view by M A Kinnear. Kampfgeschwader 27 (KG 27
Boelcke) Ident codes 1G.
Squadron History: Formed
May 1939 KG 27 was part of Luftflotte 3 during the Battle of Britain, with
their Headquarters and I Gruppe based at Tours, II Gruppe at Dinard and
Bourges, and III Gruppe at Rennes. KG 27 was equipped with Henikel III
befoer and during the Battle, using this type for most of the War -
including operational service on the Eastern Front.
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Kampfgeschwader 27 (KG 27 Boelcke) Ident codes 1G. by M A Kinnear.
Formed May 1939 KG 27 was part of Luftflotte 3 during the Battle of Britain, with their Headquarters and I Gruppe based at Tours, II Gruppe at Dinard and Bourges, and III Gruppe at Rennes. KG 27 was equipped with Henikel III before and during the Battle, using this type for most of the War - including operational service on the Eastern Front.
Oberleutnant Gerhard Krems: Born 4th May 1920, Gerhard Krems joined the Luftwaffe on 9th November 1938 commencing pilot training on 15th March 1939 at LKS (2) Flight Training School, Gatow, Berlin. He graduated to multi-engine training at FFS (C) 3 School at Lonnewitz, 1st November 1939 followed by night and instrument flight training at Stargard, which he completed 15th April 1940. The next day he started operational training on the Do17 at the Reconnaissance Flying School, Grossenhain. Promoted to Leutnant 1st June 1940, Gerhard was sent to a holding unit at Weimer-Hohra to await a posting to operational staffel. On 15th August 1940 he joined Stabsstaffel/KG 27 in France. During the Battle of Britain, Gerhard completed 39 operational sorties (most of these being in the Heinkel III IG+BA, the subject of this aerofile) and was awarded the Iron Cross Second Class (EK II) 21st October, 1940, First Class (EK I) on 18th November 1940. On 22nd April 1941 he was awarded the Bomber Aircrew Qualification Clasp in Bronze for completing 20 operations. The following day Gerhard completed his 39th and final operation over England, after which he along with KG27 was sent east to take part in the invasion of Russia. On 30th June 1941, Gerhard was awarded the Wound Badge, followed by the award of the Silver Aircrew Clasp on 25th July, for completing 60 operations. He was then awarded the Gold Clasp, 10th October 1941, for completing 110 operations, followed by the Honour Goblet on 26th October 1941. Transferring to 2 Staffel KG27 on 27th January 1942, Gerhard became the first in his unit to be awarded the Knights Cross (RK) 25th May 1942. This was followed by the Russian Front Medal on 25th November 1942, and on 20th December 1942 by the Gold Clasp with Pendant for completing 200+ operations. On 15th March 1943, Gerhard gained the Krimschild for the Crimean Campaign. Transferred to Ia/Stab Gen. Kdo. I Fliegerkorps on 21st May 1944 which he served with until the War in Europe ended on 8th May 1945 - 4 days after his 25th birthday - when he was interned by Russian forces. During his wartime service, Gerhard completed 250 operations, and was held in captivity until release on 20th October 1945. From 1946-1950 he studied at Berlin University and graduated as an engineer. During a long career in the water industry, he became internationally well known, especially for his scientific research work for well constructions. He finally retired in 1980.
Open edition print. Image size 16.5 inches x 11.5 inches (42cm x 30cm). Price £14.00
ITEM CODE AP0010
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| Oberleutnant Gerhard Krems:
Born 4th May 1920, Gerhard Krems joined
the Luftwaffe on 9th November 1938 commencing pilot training on 15th March
1939 at LKS (2) Flight Training School, Gatow, Berlin. He graduated to
multi-engine training at FFS (C) 3 School at Lonnewitz, 1st November 1939
followed by night and instrument flight training at Stargard, which he
completed 15th April 1940. The next day he started operational
training on the Do17 at the Reconnaissance Flying School, Grossenhain.
Promoted to Leutnant 1st June 1940, Gerhard was sent to a holding unit at
Weimer-Hohra to await a posting to operational staffel. On 15th August
1940 he joined Stabsstaffel/KG 27 in France. During the Battle of Britain,
Gerhard completed 39 operational sorties (most of these being in the
Heinkel III IG+BA, the subject of this aerofile) and was awarded the Iron
Cross Second Class (EK II) 21st October, 1940, First Class (EK I) on 18th
November 1940. On 22nd April 1941 he was awarded the Bomber Aircrew
Qualification Clasp in Bronze for completing 20 operations. The following
day Gerhard completed his 39th and final operation over England, after
which he along with KG27 was sent east to take part in the invasion of
Russia. On 30th June 1941, Gerhard was awarded the Wound Badge, followed
by the award of the Silver Aircrew Clasp on 25th July, for completing 60
operations. He was then awarded the Gold Clasp, 10th October 1941, for
completing 110 operations, followed by the Honour Goblet on 26th October
1941. Transferring to 2 Staffel KG27 on 27th January 1942, Gerhard became
the first in his unit to be awarded the Knights Cross (RK) 25th May 1942.
This was followed by the Russian Front Medal on 25th November 1942, and on
20th December 1942 by the Gold Clasp with Pendant for completing 200+
operations. On 15th Mrch 1943, Gerhard gained the Krimschild for the
Crimean Campaign. Transferred to Ia/Stab Gen. Kdo. I Fliegerkorps on 21st
May 1944 which he served with until the War in Europe ended on 8th May
1945 - 4 days after his 25th birthday - when he was interned by Russian
forces. During his wartime service, Gerhard completed 250 operations, and
was held in captivity until release on 20th October 1945. From 1946-1950
he studied at Berlin University and graduated as an engineer. During a
long career in the water industry, he became internationally well known,
especially for his scientific research work for well constructions. He
finally retired in 1980.
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