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Cranston Fine Arts  Aviation Art World War Two Veteran Signatures Germany R to S  Stamberger, Otto |
Hauptmann Otto Stamberger
'Stotto' Stammberger joined the Luftwaffe at the outbreak of war, joining 9./JG26. In February 1942 he took part in the air cover for the Channel Dash, and later in the battles over the Dieppe landings. In February 1943 he was promoted Staffelkapitän of 4./JG26, before being shot down twice, and seriously injured. Returning to flying months later he became Adjutant of I./JG26. 'Stotto' flew 112 combat operations and was awarded the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class. He passed away on 11th July 2001.
| Hauptmann Otto Stamberger - Signed Aviation Art |
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Most Memorable Day by Robert Taylor. Adolf Galland and his wingman Bruno Hegenauer break through the fighter escort of No. 303 Squadrons Spitfires to attack Blenheim bombers of No. 21 Squadron over northern France, 21 June 1941. In two missions that day Galland claimed two Blenheims and one Spitfire, survived a forced crash-landing, and later a parachute escape from his blazing Me109. That evening he learned he was to become the first recipient of the Knights Cross with oak leaves and swords - Germanys highest award for heroism. |
Known Victory Claims - Otto Stammberger | |||||||
DATE | PILOT | UNIT | JG | CLAIMED | LOCATION | TIME | FRONT |
| 19/08/1942 | Ltn. Otto Stammberger | 9 | JG 26 | Spitfire | 2km N. Dieppe | 14.57 | Western Front |
| 02/10/1942 | Ltn. Otto Stammberger | 9 | JG 26 | Spitfire | E. Deal | 15.4 | Western Front |
| 09/10/1942 | Ltn. Otto Stammberger | 9 | JG 26 | B-17 | E. Lille/Vendeville | 10.45 | Western Front |
| 20/12/1942 | Ltn. Otto Stammberger | 9 | JG 26 | B-17 | 5-6km NW Meaux: 6500m | 13.1 | Western Front |
| 16/02/1943 | Ltn. Otto Stammberger | 9 | JG 26 | B-17 | bei St. Nazaire | 11.2 | Western Front |
| 31/03/1943 | Oblt. Otto Stammberger | 4 | JG 26 | B-24 | 100km NW Ostende: 7800m | 12.48 | Western Front |
| 05/04/1943 | Oblt. Otto Stammberger | 4 | JG 26 | B-17 | Bergen-op-Zoom: 7000m | 15.35-15.40 | Western Front |
| 08/04/1943 | Oblt. Otto Stammberger | 4 | JG 26 | Spitfire | 5km S. Dieppe: 7000m | 18.55 | Western Front |
| 31/12/1943 | Oblt. Otto Stammberger | 3 | JGr. Ost | B-17 | SU-9: 6500m [Le Réole SE Bordeaux] | 12 | Western Front |
Known Claims : 9
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