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Douglas Jr. · 12-11-2009, 08:21 AM

Ian,

Very interesting story that came along with this pistol. Thanks for sharing!
I remember to have read something about Luger in use by Luftwaffe bombers aircrews during the first stages of the war. I think this is mention on John Walter's "The Luger Story". Most of the small pistols went to the fighters pilots, as the Bf-110 heavy fighters and bombers like the Ju-88 and He-111 had more room for bigger pistols.

As said above, I would put it in a bax, together with some Luftwaffe insgnia or even some parts of a BF-110. It would make a beautiful display.

At last, you can try to find more information about both planes at this forum:
http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/forumdisplay.php?f=8

There are some very serious researchers there and I'm pretty sure that can add more information about this incident.

Congratulations and once more thanks,

Douglas

12-11-2009, 08:21 AM	#32
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Ian, Very interesting story that came along with this pistol. Thanks for sharing! I remember to have read something about Luger in use by Luftwaffe bombers aircrews during the first stages of the war. I think this is mention on John Walter's "The Luger Story". Most of the small pistols went to the fighters pilots, as the Bf-110 heavy fighters and bombers like the Ju-88 and He-111 had more room for bigger pistols. As said above, I would put it in a bax, together with some Luftwaffe insgnia or even some parts of a BF-110. It would make a beautiful display. At last, you can try to find more information about both planes at this forum: http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/forumdisplay.php?f=8 There are some very serious researchers there and I'm pretty sure that can add more information about this incident. Congratulations and once more thanks, Douglas