Hptm Hans Spranger Leader of FFA 33

[jaba-the-hunt]

Who have information about Hptm Hans Spranger.
Here the data that i have about him:

Leader FFA 33 1915/16
Grufl 6 1918

I would be vary glad if someone give me more Information about this man.

Regards Alex

[Soderbaum]

Hi Alex

I have his first name as Paul. He was a Saxon, dont knew if he was observer or pilot...

His "home" regiment is given as 6 FAR 68 and he was promoted to Hptm on 21 May 14.

Apparentlly he was the original commander of FAA 226 when the unit was formed in the spring of 1916.

Within 1 German Army Grufls were formed already before they become official in Dec. 1916. So beside beeing commander of FAA 226 he was also "Grufl" N in the autumn of 1916. Grufl N was split up in Dec 1916 when the German Air Force was re-organized. So I have him as as Grufl 6 when the unit was formed...

I have that he served within FBS Köln-Stolp in the summer - autumn of 1917. But he apparently returned to his command of Grufl 6 in the late autumn of 1917....

Maybe the book about Saxon Hauptleute have more information..???



Gunnar

[jaba-the-hunt]

Thank a lot Gunnar for your information. I'm glad for every information i get.

Regards Alex

[jaba-the-hunt]

If someone have pictures of FFA 33 from 1915 - 1916, or FA A 226 from 1916 - 1917 or maybe a picture of Hans Spranger i would be vary glad to get a copy.

Please look through your archive.

Regards Alex