October 24, 20187 yr #1 The one-on-one translation for this document's title would probably be: Air Force Balloonist License. Holder was an Army Oberleutnant (Artillery, Forward Observer).
October 25, 20187 yr #2 Lars, That begs the question... did the Luftwaffe ever actually use balloon pilots and manned balloons. That would seem to be very dangerous in WWII.
October 25, 20187 yr Author #3 Lars, That begs the question... did the Luftwaffe ever actually use balloon pilots and manned balloons. That would seem to be very dangerous in WWII. Gil, at least the Army (Artillery) used manned balloons (for sure a very danger job). A balloon observer's badge does exist as well. It was awarded to these guys. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balloon_Observer%27s_Badge
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