The N.S.F.K. (National Socialist Flying Corps) was initially created in January of 1932, to promote interest in aviation
throughout Germany before being taken over by the German DLV. It was a male dominated association, although
females were not discouraged from participating in events. The NSFK was very closely associated with the Hitler
Youth (HJ) organization. Events by the NSFK involved model building with flying competitions of the completed
projects, educational classes related to aeronautics followed by building and flying actual glider aircraft. Glider
flying was the mainstay activity of the NSFK, although ballooning and balloon competitions were also held by the
NSFK. As with most NSDAP organizations, sporting events of all kinds were popular and encouraged within the
ranks of the NSFK. Essentially, the NSFK was divided into three sections - powered flight, gliders and ballooning.
The NSFK also operated a ski school at Zell-am-See in Austria.
The NSFK utilized nearly 4000 glider flying sites throughout Germany. The NSFK owned a total of sixteen
gliding/aviation schools and four larger State Soaring Schools (Reichssegelschulen). The most famous of these
soaring schools was one on the Wasserkuppe in the Rhon mountains, an area where the Fliegerdenkmal had been
erected as a memorial to Germany's WWI fliers. (See the "Riedel Grouping page" for more information on
Wasserkuppe and the Fliegerdenkmal.)
Following the rise to power of Adolf Hitler, a Fuhrer decree incorporated the NSFK as a legal corporation into the
Reich, and subsequently disbanded another aeronautical organization, the DLV (Deutsche Luftsport Verband). By
1937, the NSFK was led by Korpsfuhrer Friedrich Christiansen. NSFK continued its aeronautical educational focus
and aviation events including model flight competitions, glider competitions and flying days were held throughout
Germany. Membership in the NSFK was voluntary and exclusive. Members of the NSFK were prohibited from
being members of other associations or groups such as the SS, the SA or the NSKK.
Although participation in the NSFK could eventually lead to a pilots license, this license was not recognized by
the Luftwaffe. An NSFK pilot would still need to complete flight training with the German Luftwaffe to become a
Luftwaffe pilot. In most cases, NSFK aircraft and gliders had to share airfield space with Luftwaffe units and
squadrons. There is no doubt that many future Luftwaffe pilots got their training and interest in aviation from
participation in the NSFK. It is estimated that over 16,000 gliders were produced by Germany during WWII. At the
age of 14, NSFK members or Hitler Youth members could begin their training toward earning their glider pilots
rating.
This page is being produced to show a small sample of NSFK items in my collection. There are a number of other
websites on the internet that provide a much greater amount of detail relating to the history of the NSFK and the
DLV. All of the items and photographs shown on this page are original items in my collection and are NOT for sale.
throughout Germany before being taken over by the German DLV. It was a male dominated association, although
females were not discouraged from participating in events. The NSFK was very closely associated with the Hitler
Youth (HJ) organization. Events by the NSFK involved model building with flying competitions of the completed
projects, educational classes related to aeronautics followed by building and flying actual glider aircraft. Glider
flying was the mainstay activity of the NSFK, although ballooning and balloon competitions were also held by the
NSFK. As with most NSDAP organizations, sporting events of all kinds were popular and encouraged within the
ranks of the NSFK. Essentially, the NSFK was divided into three sections - powered flight, gliders and ballooning.
The NSFK also operated a ski school at Zell-am-See in Austria.
The NSFK utilized nearly 4000 glider flying sites throughout Germany. The NSFK owned a total of sixteen
gliding/aviation schools and four larger State Soaring Schools (Reichssegelschulen). The most famous of these
soaring schools was one on the Wasserkuppe in the Rhon mountains, an area where the Fliegerdenkmal had been
erected as a memorial to Germany's WWI fliers. (See the "Riedel Grouping page" for more information on
Wasserkuppe and the Fliegerdenkmal.)
Following the rise to power of Adolf Hitler, a Fuhrer decree incorporated the NSFK as a legal corporation into the
Reich, and subsequently disbanded another aeronautical organization, the DLV (Deutsche Luftsport Verband). By
1937, the NSFK was led by Korpsfuhrer Friedrich Christiansen. NSFK continued its aeronautical educational focus
and aviation events including model flight competitions, glider competitions and flying days were held throughout
Germany. Membership in the NSFK was voluntary and exclusive. Members of the NSFK were prohibited from
being members of other associations or groups such as the SS, the SA or the NSKK.
Although participation in the NSFK could eventually lead to a pilots license, this license was not recognized by
the Luftwaffe. An NSFK pilot would still need to complete flight training with the German Luftwaffe to become a
Luftwaffe pilot. In most cases, NSFK aircraft and gliders had to share airfield space with Luftwaffe units and
squadrons. There is no doubt that many future Luftwaffe pilots got their training and interest in aviation from
participation in the NSFK. It is estimated that over 16,000 gliders were produced by Germany during WWII. At the
age of 14, NSFK members or Hitler Youth members could begin their training toward earning their glider pilots
rating.
This page is being produced to show a small sample of NSFK items in my collection. There are a number of other
websites on the internet that provide a much greater amount of detail relating to the history of the NSFK and the
DLV. All of the items and photographs shown on this page are original items in my collection and are NOT for sale.
To the left: A photograph from a wartime publication in my collection showing the first
NSFK leader, Korpsfuhrer Friedrich Christiansen. Christriansen was a distinguished
WWI ace and naval aviator, a former merchant seaman and winner of the Pour Le Merite.
He was given the rank of Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe and was subordinate to the
Reichs Minister for Air Travel. Having a close association with Luftwaffe chief Herman
Goering ultimately helped Christiansen climb the military ladder and he was eventually
promoted to the rank of General der Flieger and was placed in command of the Military
Administration of the Occupied Netherlands.
NSFK leader, Korpsfuhrer Friedrich Christiansen. Christriansen was a distinguished
WWI ace and naval aviator, a former merchant seaman and winner of the Pour Le Merite.
He was given the rank of Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe and was subordinate to the
Reichs Minister for Air Travel. Having a close association with Luftwaffe chief Herman
Goering ultimately helped Christiansen climb the military ladder and he was eventually
promoted to the rank of General der Flieger and was placed in command of the Military
Administration of the Occupied Netherlands.
Above: A small document grouping to an HJ/NSFK member and glider pilot, Manfred Hartung. Hartunhg, born in November of 1923,
joined the DJ (Duetsches Jungvolk - for boys aged 10 to 14 years old) then joined the Flieger HJ (flying branch of the Hitler Youth) in April
of 1938. The items above are his NSFK flying logbook (dated March 19, 1939) showing him in his HJ uniform, and his glider pilots license
(Luftfahrerfchein fur Segelflugzeugfuhrer) which is dated October 13, 1941. The flight log book shows that between March 1939 and July
1941, Hartung made a total of 126 glider flights in numerous types of gliders and ultimately achieved all three levels of the Civil Glider
Proficiency badge. The log book also indicates he was assigned to Gruppe 7, based in Elbe-Saale (Dresden).
joined the DJ (Duetsches Jungvolk - for boys aged 10 to 14 years old) then joined the Flieger HJ (flying branch of the Hitler Youth) in April
of 1938. The items above are his NSFK flying logbook (dated March 19, 1939) showing him in his HJ uniform, and his glider pilots license
(Luftfahrerfchein fur Segelflugzeugfuhrer) which is dated October 13, 1941. The flight log book shows that between March 1939 and July
1941, Hartung made a total of 126 glider flights in numerous types of gliders and ultimately achieved all three levels of the Civil Glider
Proficiency badge. The log book also indicates he was assigned to Gruppe 7, based in Elbe-Saale (Dresden).
Above: Another small NSFK grouping in my collection. This three document grouping belonged to Helmut Keller, born August
9, 1915. The grouping consists of Keller's DLV Flight log book (red cover), Keller's NSFK ausweis (identity document) for his
"B" certificate and his NSFK ausweis for his "C" certificate. All three documents have Keller's official identity photograph.
Keller's DLV flight log book shows that he made 70 flights in various types of gliders and the opening page is stamped and
signed by an NSFK Obersturmfuhrer. The log book also indicates that this is Keller's fourth log book, indicating that he had
most likely been involved in gliding for many years and had made many more flights than shown in this single log book. The
DLV book is well filled out and well stamped throughout.
In studying the other two documents, it appears that Keller was awarded his "B" certificate in April of 1939 and went on to earn
his "C" certificate in December of 1941. A close look at Keller's photograph in his "C" certificate shows him wearing the
Luftwaffe uniform which displays his having been awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class.
9, 1915. The grouping consists of Keller's DLV Flight log book (red cover), Keller's NSFK ausweis (identity document) for his
"B" certificate and his NSFK ausweis for his "C" certificate. All three documents have Keller's official identity photograph.
Keller's DLV flight log book shows that he made 70 flights in various types of gliders and the opening page is stamped and
signed by an NSFK Obersturmfuhrer. The log book also indicates that this is Keller's fourth log book, indicating that he had
most likely been involved in gliding for many years and had made many more flights than shown in this single log book. The
DLV book is well filled out and well stamped throughout.
In studying the other two documents, it appears that Keller was awarded his "B" certificate in April of 1939 and went on to earn
his "C" certificate in December of 1941. A close look at Keller's photograph in his "C" certificate shows him wearing the
Luftwaffe uniform which displays his having been awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class.
Above: A 1939 dated pamphlet from Gruppe 11 of
the NSFK. This pamphlet is approximately 40 pages
and details the events and duties of the Gruppe 11
NSFK. The pamphlet contains numerous
photographs of gliding and powered flight events, as
well as social gatherings and photographs of all of
the NSFK leaders as of 1939. There are also
numerous photographs showing HJ members
building and preparing their gliders for flight and
competition.
the NSFK. This pamphlet is approximately 40 pages
and details the events and duties of the Gruppe 11
NSFK. The pamphlet contains numerous
photographs of gliding and powered flight events, as
well as social gatherings and photographs of all of
the NSFK leaders as of 1939. There are also
numerous photographs showing HJ members
building and preparing their gliders for flight and
competition.
Right: This is a beautiful example of a color, NSFK
postcard that was manufactured to help spur an
interest in aviation. The ME-108 depicted is clearly
soaring with ease through the skies over Germany
and was undoubtedly a brilliant way of getting young
men's interest turned toward aviation and the NSFK.
This particular postcard in my collection was used
during the war and has writing on the reverse side.
postcard that was manufactured to help spur an
interest in aviation. The ME-108 depicted is clearly
soaring with ease through the skies over Germany
and was undoubtedly a brilliant way of getting young
men's interest turned toward aviation and the NSFK.
This particular postcard in my collection was used
during the war and has writing on the reverse side.
Left: A late 1930's postcard in my
collection showing a "Segelflug" in
flight near the Fliegerdenkmal. Often
incorrectly referred to as a Nazi
monument, this is a memorial erected
in 1923, pre-Nazi era, that was a
memorial to German Fliers from WWI.
To the right is a photo showing a
modern view of the eagle (Adler) on
top of the monument. This area was a
popular gliding site for the NSFK.
collection showing a "Segelflug" in
flight near the Fliegerdenkmal. Often
incorrectly referred to as a Nazi
monument, this is a memorial erected
in 1923, pre-Nazi era, that was a
memorial to German Fliers from WWI.
To the right is a photo showing a
modern view of the eagle (Adler) on
top of the monument. This area was a
popular gliding site for the NSFK.
This is an original wartime era HJ (Hitler Youth) armband in my of HJ
members participating in NSFK activities. This particular armband is of
multipiece construction and is complete showing honest wear and use.
members participating in NSFK activities. This particular armband is of
multipiece construction and is complete showing honest wear and use.
Above: A very well marked postal cover with
an NSFK cancellation. The photo to the left
shows an enlarged scan of the cancellation,
indicating it was related to the NSFK Gruppe
11, and postmarked July 30, 1939. The
NSFK "winged man" (Icarus) emblem is
clearly visible in the center of the cancellation.
an NSFK cancellation. The photo to the left
shows an enlarged scan of the cancellation,
indicating it was related to the NSFK Gruppe
11, and postmarked July 30, 1939. The
NSFK "winged man" (Icarus) emblem is
clearly visible in the center of the cancellation.
Above: A pre-war letter envelope postmarked February
12, 1939, with a clear NSFK cancel. This particular letter
was canceled in the city of Salzburg. I have five other
matching letters address to Herr Kießling, all of which
have NSFK cancellations. The other five envelopes
were canceled in the cities of Linz, Innsbruck, Wien,
Stuttgart and Nurnberg.
12, 1939, with a clear NSFK cancel. This particular letter
was canceled in the city of Salzburg. I have five other
matching letters address to Herr Kießling, all of which
have NSFK cancellations. The other five envelopes
were canceled in the cities of Linz, Innsbruck, Wien,
Stuttgart and Nurnberg.
Left: A Third Reich era stamp from my collection.
This one celebrating the "Segelflieger" and the work of
the NSFK. The beautifully done stamps shows terrific
detail in displaying the model making skills of the
young men and women of the NSFK with a glider flying
in the background.
This one celebrating the "Segelflieger" and the work of
the NSFK. The beautifully done stamps shows terrific
detail in displaying the model making skills of the
young men and women of the NSFK with a glider flying
in the background.
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Above: Two original, wartime photographs in my collection
showing General der Flieger Christiansen during a high level
visit to Bad Blankenburg. Given his rank at the time of these
photos, the photos were most likely taken in late 1944.
showing General der Flieger Christiansen during a high level
visit to Bad Blankenburg. Given his rank at the time of these
photos, the photos were most likely taken in late 1944.
Above: A small, two document grouping in my collection. This two document grouping belonged to Heinz Vennemann, born
August 12, 1926. The grouping consists of Vennemann's flight log book, numbered 1 (most likely his only flight log book) and
Vennemann's NSFK Leistungsbuch (NSFK Achievement book).
The Leistungbuch is still housed in its original, blue issue cover (see photos above) and also is issued to Heinz Vennemann.
The Leistungbuch is filled out with a few entries and appropriate stamps showing that Vennemann attended and did complete
a few NSFK sponsored schools.
August 12, 1926. The grouping consists of Vennemann's flight log book, numbered 1 (most likely his only flight log book) and
Vennemann's NSFK Leistungsbuch (NSFK Achievement book).
The Leistungbuch is still housed in its original, blue issue cover (see photos above) and also is issued to Heinz Vennemann.
The Leistungbuch is filled out with a few entries and appropriate stamps showing that Vennemann attended and did complete
a few NSFK sponsored schools.
Identifikation Papiere und Segelflugzeug Steuern Erlaubnisse:
Above: Left: This is an NSFK educational booklet published
in 1944. The booklet provides detailed information to the
reader of the basic principles of flight, aerodynamics and how
the modern aircraft engine operates. The booklet also
provides aircraft identification drawings for the JU-52, ME-210,
ME-110, FW-189, FW-200 and other Luftwaffe aircraft. The
booklet contains a total of 117 pages.
Right: This is a 1938 dated booklet entitled "Flight
Regulations". An interesting booklet providing flight
regulations for NSFK members, including interaction with
Luftwaffe units and airfields.
in 1944. The booklet provides detailed information to the
reader of the basic principles of flight, aerodynamics and how
the modern aircraft engine operates. The booklet also
provides aircraft identification drawings for the JU-52, ME-210,
ME-110, FW-189, FW-200 and other Luftwaffe aircraft. The
booklet contains a total of 117 pages.
Right: This is a 1938 dated booklet entitled "Flight
Regulations". An interesting booklet providing flight
regulations for NSFK members, including interaction with
Luftwaffe units and airfields.
Above: An extensive grouping that documents a segelflieger's career of soaring starting in 1936 and ending in 1976. This grouping is a
new addition to my collection and once belonged to Karl Hekeler who was born on December 17, 1913. The grouping starts with Hekeler's
first log book, his DLV (Deutches Luft Verband) log book, showing he made his first flight in April 1936. The DLV log book records he made
a total of 126 flights between April 11, 1936 and June 3,1939.
The next log book is Hekeler's NSFK log book which starts with his first entry on June 23, 1939 in a Grunau Baby IIa. The NSFK log book is
also complete and records a total of 258 flights between June 23, 1939 and March 29, 1944. This would give Hekeler a total of 384 total
flights that were recorded within the two log book between April 1936 and March, 1944. An amazing amount of flying given the war and it's
progression as time passed. The next item in the grouping is Hekeler's Segelflugzeugfuher license issued on March 27, 1941. All of the
Third Reich issued documents are appropriately filled out, complete with Hekeler's identification photographs, signatures of various superiors
and all appropriate flight information for each flight.
The remaining portions of the grouping include numerous documents relating to Hekeler's post-war soaring activities. These include
Hekeler's Federation Aeronautique Internationale Sport License (issued in 1963), his Mitgliedskarte issued by the Deutchen Aero-Club in
Stuttgart (issued in 1952), his Bundesrepublik Deutschland glider pilots license, two different private pilot licenses, his Segelfluglehrer
Ausweis (Nr. 114) from the Deutscher Aero-Club in Stuttgart, three period photographs and an Antennenstromm gauge from his early soaring
years. The gauge shown is an indicator of a towed, extendable antenna and shows the antenna power. Altogether a tremendous grouping
of a terrific career in soaring!
new addition to my collection and once belonged to Karl Hekeler who was born on December 17, 1913. The grouping starts with Hekeler's
first log book, his DLV (Deutches Luft Verband) log book, showing he made his first flight in April 1936. The DLV log book records he made
a total of 126 flights between April 11, 1936 and June 3,1939.
The next log book is Hekeler's NSFK log book which starts with his first entry on June 23, 1939 in a Grunau Baby IIa. The NSFK log book is
also complete and records a total of 258 flights between June 23, 1939 and March 29, 1944. This would give Hekeler a total of 384 total
flights that were recorded within the two log book between April 1936 and March, 1944. An amazing amount of flying given the war and it's
progression as time passed. The next item in the grouping is Hekeler's Segelflugzeugfuher license issued on March 27, 1941. All of the
Third Reich issued documents are appropriately filled out, complete with Hekeler's identification photographs, signatures of various superiors
and all appropriate flight information for each flight.
The remaining portions of the grouping include numerous documents relating to Hekeler's post-war soaring activities. These include
Hekeler's Federation Aeronautique Internationale Sport License (issued in 1963), his Mitgliedskarte issued by the Deutchen Aero-Club in
Stuttgart (issued in 1952), his Bundesrepublik Deutschland glider pilots license, two different private pilot licenses, his Segelfluglehrer
Ausweis (Nr. 114) from the Deutscher Aero-Club in Stuttgart, three period photographs and an Antennenstromm gauge from his early soaring
years. The gauge shown is an indicator of a towed, extendable antenna and shows the antenna power. Altogether a tremendous grouping
of a terrific career in soaring!
Left: Several pages from the
segelflieger achievement booklet,
belonging to Rudi Kramer. The pages
include Kramer's certificates of
proficiency for the A, B and C
certificates for gliding proficiency. The
information contained shows that
Kramer achieved all three levels of
gliding proficiency in a 6 month period.
Kramer was born on October 4, 1926
and shows he began his gliding career
with his first flight on March 13, 1943 in
an SG-38.
segelflieger achievement booklet,
belonging to Rudi Kramer. The pages
include Kramer's certificates of
proficiency for the A, B and C
certificates for gliding proficiency. The
information contained shows that
Kramer achieved all three levels of
gliding proficiency in a 6 month period.
Kramer was born on October 4, 1926
and shows he began his gliding career
with his first flight on March 13, 1943 in
an SG-38.
Left: Although not related to the grouping above,
shown to the left is an original Deutsche Luftsport
Verband (DLV) sport shirt insignia in my collection.
This is an unused example.
shown to the left is an original Deutsche Luftsport
Verband (DLV) sport shirt insignia in my collection.
This is an unused example.
Left: An original NSFK administrative stamp. This stamp is related to
NSFK Gruppe 6, Sturm 2, Standarten 34. This is a beautiful, original
stamp and is identical to those types of stamps found throughout NSFK
identity books, flight logs, and other paperwork related to the NSFK, as
shown above.
NSFK Gruppe 6, Sturm 2, Standarten 34. This is a beautiful, original
stamp and is identical to those types of stamps found throughout NSFK
identity books, flight logs, and other paperwork related to the NSFK, as
shown above.
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This is an original letter from Generalmajor Friedrich
Christiansen to Martin Wronsky, congratulating him
on his 60th birthday. The letter is dated January 26,
1937 and is hand signed by Friedrich Christiansen,
with letterhead from Christiansen's office in Berlin.
Wronsky was a co-founder of Lufthansa Airlines,
along with Otto Merkel and Erhard Milch in 1926.
Christiansen to Martin Wronsky, congratulating him
on his 60th birthday. The letter is dated January 26,
1937 and is hand signed by Friedrich Christiansen,
with letterhead from Christiansen's office in Berlin.
Wronsky was a co-founder of Lufthansa Airlines,
along with Otto Merkel and Erhard Milch in 1926.
Martin Wronsky 1877-1946
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Originalaufnahmen vom NSFK und DLV bis 1945
Originalaufnahmen vom NSFK und DLV bis 1945
Above: An early DLV grouping that once belonged to Gerd Hardorff. The grouping includes Hardorff's DLV Arbeitsbuch,
DLV Flugbuch, Luftwaffe Soldbuch, a small pamphlet on how to accurately shoot his infantry rifle, and a DLV sport shirt
insignia. Hardorff was born on February 26, 1920 and began his membership with the DLV in February 6, 1935. He was
initially assigned to Luftsportlandesgruppe 4, He began flying gliders with the DLV on October 12, 1935. Hardorff continued
his career and joined the Luftwaffe. According to his Soldbuch, Hardorff was still enlisted and serving the Luftwaffe when the
wear. The photograph shown above on the left is Hardorff's ID photo from his Flugbuch, while the photograph on the right is
Hardorff's ID photo from his Soldbuch.
DLV Flugbuch, Luftwaffe Soldbuch, a small pamphlet on how to accurately shoot his infantry rifle, and a DLV sport shirt
insignia. Hardorff was born on February 26, 1920 and began his membership with the DLV in February 6, 1935. He was
initially assigned to Luftsportlandesgruppe 4, He began flying gliders with the DLV on October 12, 1935. Hardorff continued
his career and joined the Luftwaffe. According to his Soldbuch, Hardorff was still enlisted and serving the Luftwaffe when the
wear. The photograph shown above on the left is Hardorff's ID photo from his Flugbuch, while the photograph on the right is
Hardorff's ID photo from his Soldbuch.
Right: Shown to the right is an early
button-hole version of the DLV insignia,
designed to be worn while in civilian attire.
An interesting lapel badge with nice
enamel work.
button-hole version of the DLV insignia,
designed to be worn while in civilian attire.
An interesting lapel badge with nice
enamel work.
A cartoon on a postcard, depicting a poor glider
pilot being hounded by monkees. Presumably
this is more of an NSFK related glider pilot
postcard, than that of a Luftwaffe glider pilot.
Neat item obtained recently from a seller in
Germany.
pilot being hounded by monkees. Presumably
this is more of an NSFK related glider pilot
postcard, than that of a Luftwaffe glider pilot.
Neat item obtained recently from a seller in
Germany.
Above: A set of four stamps and their original stand, which
once were privately owned and used by Korpsfuhrer
Friedrich Christiansen. These stamps were obtained from
an auction house in Germany which was selling a large
collection of items once owned by Christiansen. The stamps
included the one shown Christiansen family crest and a
stamp of a ship Christiansen once served as second officer
on, the five-masted sailing ship Preussen.
once were privately owned and used by Korpsfuhrer
Friedrich Christiansen. These stamps were obtained from
an auction house in Germany which was selling a large
collection of items once owned by Christiansen. The stamps
included the one shown Christiansen family crest and a
stamp of a ship Christiansen once served as second officer
on, the five-masted sailing ship Preussen.
Above: A wartime autographed photograph
of Korpsfuhrer Friedrich Christiansen. The
photograph was taken after Christiansen had
been promoted to General der Flieger of the
Luftwaffe.
of Korpsfuhrer Friedrich Christiansen. The
photograph was taken after Christiansen had
been promoted to General der Flieger of the
Luftwaffe.
Above: An original, private, wartime
photograph of Korpsfuhrer Friedrich
Christiansen. An interesting photograph
showing Hitler Youth members assisting
Christiansen in removing the one piece,
white, NSFK flight suit. Clearly seen at
his throat is his Pour le Mérite, and the
NSFK emblem is seen on the right chest
of his tunic.
photograph of Korpsfuhrer Friedrich
Christiansen. An interesting photograph
showing Hitler Youth members assisting
Christiansen in removing the one piece,
white, NSFK flight suit. Clearly seen at
his throat is his Pour le Mérite, and the
NSFK emblem is seen on the right chest
of his tunic.
Left: An origina Sanke card, #609, of
then Oberleutnant Friedrich
Christiansen, wearing the coveted Pour
le Mérite, as well as other awards.
Christiansen was a decorated German
Navy pilot with 21 air victories by the end
of the war. This Sanke card was a
recent addition to my collection and was
obtained directly from a seller in
Germany.
then Oberleutnant Friedrich
Christiansen, wearing the coveted Pour
le Mérite, as well as other awards.
Christiansen was a decorated German
Navy pilot with 21 air victories by the end
of the war. This Sanke card was a
recent addition to my collection and was
obtained directly from a seller in
Germany.
Above: An original, private photograph showing Korpsfuhrer
Christiansen and other Third Reich officials talking at an air rally.
Christiansen and other Third Reich officials talking at an air rally.
The C.E. Daniel Collection
Above: Another original, personal photograph in my
collection showing NSFK Korpsfuhrer Friedrich
Christiansen, debarking an Me-108 Taifun. This
photo was obviously taken at an air rally, given the
rally number painted on the side of the Taifun. Most
likely, this was taken during the 1938
Deutschlandflug.
collection showing NSFK Korpsfuhrer Friedrich
Christiansen, debarking an Me-108 Taifun. This
photo was obviously taken at an air rally, given the
rally number painted on the side of the Taifun. Most
likely, this was taken during the 1938
Deutschlandflug.
Above: An original, pre-war era German press photo showing
Korpsfuhrer Christiansen talking with a German flier. The
photograph is dated May 19, 1938, and identified the location
where the photograph was taken as the
Reichssportfliegerschule in Rangsdorf.
Korpsfuhrer Christiansen talking with a German flier. The
photograph is dated May 19, 1938, and identified the location
where the photograph was taken as the
Reichssportfliegerschule in Rangsdorf.
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Above: A Gleitfluglehrer (Glider Instructor) Ausweis, numbered #4651, issued to Reinhold Block, born May 22, 1922 in Weisenburg,
Germany.The ausweis was issued to Block on November 24, 1941, and shows his participation with NSFK Gruppe 1 (Ostland).The ausweis
is a four page document with an excellent identification photograph of Block, appropriately held in place by three rivets on page three of
the document. Block's signature can be clearly seen under his identification photo.
Although there is little doubt that a number of these documents are in the hands of various collectors, this is the first such example I have
ever encountered.
Germany.The ausweis was issued to Block on November 24, 1941, and shows his participation with NSFK Gruppe 1 (Ostland).The ausweis
is a four page document with an excellent identification photograph of Block, appropriately held in place by three rivets on page three of
the document. Block's signature can be clearly seen under his identification photo.
Although there is little doubt that a number of these documents are in the hands of various collectors, this is the first such example I have
ever encountered.
A 1930's promotional video depicting an NSFK glider in flight. Thank
you to Sepé Barradas of Brazil for allowing the use of this video.
you to Sepé Barradas of Brazil for allowing the use of this video.
Körpsfuhrer Friedrich Christiansen
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