Military P08s from 1942-1945?

Lugerdoc · 05-27-2006, 10:28 AM

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

05-27-2006, 10:28 AM	#4
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	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 __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net