Grenz Ballon unit

[CNOCK]

Hello,

Does one of the Forum members knows more about
Grenz Ballon Abteilung 47?
Was posted near the Dutch border in 1917.

Thank You

Regards,

Cnock

[Soderbaum]

Hi Cnock

I think the unit is FLA 47 (Feldluftschifferabteilung) which was formed on 4 Nov 1917 when the three Marine Balloon units were renamed to BZ 133 to 135...

One of the duties for these BZ (also the earlier Marine units) was the "control" of the border (Grenz) to Holland...

I have that Hptm Karl von Frankenberg uns Proschlitz become the commander.
Anyone knew if he stayed as commander until EOW..?

:unsure:
Gunnar

[CNOCK]

Hello Gunnar,

Thank You very much for the info!

Regards,

Cnock