Generally most Kreighoff PO8s were issued to the ground forces of the Luftwaffe (flak batteries, air station security, etc.). Most flight officer had their privately purchased handgun and enlisted air crew were issued non German made pistols (FN22, CZ27, Femarus, etc). This was probably more for their psycological benefit, than for actual protection, since most air crews shot down, never survived the crash. If they did and were in enemy territory, never made it home. It's a long swim from Britian to continental Europe. TH
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