Aircrew Pistols

john · 04-19-2002, 11:18 AM

I agree with many WW2 German aircrew were issued .32 calibre autos. I remember many years ago meeting an ex Luftwaffe pilot who told me his Luger was withdrawn from issue in 1940 and replaced with a PP Walther. Apparently the Lugers were needed for issue to ground troops.

I also aware of a Stuka pilot who came down in North Africa (1941) and was found in possession of an Astra "Ruby" in .32, never met the pilot, did meet the bloke who relieved him of his little spanish pistol!

04-19-2002, 11:18 AM	#7
john User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aircrew Pistols I agree with many WW2 German aircrew were issued .32 calibre autos. I remember many years ago meeting an ex Luftwaffe pilot who told me his Luger was withdrawn from issue in 1940 and replaced with a PP Walther. Apparently the Lugers were needed for issue to ground troops. I also aware of a Stuka pilot who came down in North Africa (1941) and was found in possession of an Astra "Ruby" in .32, never met the pilot, did meet the bloke who relieved him of his little spanish pistol!