Harry von Bülow-Bothkamp
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Harry von Bülow-Bothkamp | |
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19 November 1897 - 27 February 1976 | |
Place of birth | Bothkamp, Holstein |
Place of death | Kirchbarkau, Holstein |
Allegiance | Germany |
Service/branch | Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1916-1945 |
Rank | Oberst |
Unit | JG 77, JG 2, NJG 101 |
Commands | JG 2 |
Battles/wars | World War I, Poland, Battle of France, Battle of Britain |
Awards | Ritterkreuz, |
Oberst Harry von Bülow-Bothkamp (November 19, 1897 – February 27, 1976) was German WWI and WWII Luftwaffe Ace, commander of JG 2 and a winner of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
[edit] References
- Ringlstetter,Herbert - Helmut Wick, An Illustrated Biography Of The Luftwaffe Ace And Commander Of Jagdgeschwader 2 During The Battle Of Britain (ISBN 0764322176) - Schiffer Publishing, Atglen, PA, 2005
- Nauroth,Holger- Jagdgeschwader 2 "Richthofen", A Photographic History (ISBN 0764320947) - Schiffer Publishing, Atglen, PA, 2005
Preceded by Oberst Gerd von Massow |
Commander of Jagdgeschwader 2 Richthofen April 1, 1940 - September 2, 1940 |
Succeeded by Major Wolfgang Schellmann |