Got this in an e-mail today. Figured the LW guys would appreciate the word, in particular the 110 drivers.
"We were saddened to learn of the passing on 13
March 2007, of one of
our very dear friends Wolfgang Falck. We have known
Wolf and his lovely companion Gisela for over 20
years enjoying our visits to Castle Falck in Austria
numerous times.
He was known affectionately by his men as the Father
of the Night Fighters, a mantle he wore till the end.
A fascinating individual, Falck's life covered nearly all
of the 20th century - Imperial times, WWI, Revolution
and civil war, the depression, the Third Reich and
WWII, and finally the Federal Republic of Germany.
During WWII Wolfgang Falck found himself in the
most unique position when the German Luftwaffe high
command decided to form a night fighter force.
Because of his leadership capabilities and
knowledge of military tactics plus the fact that he was
a very capable fighter pilot, Falck was selected to
create the Nachtjagd."
