Dr. Konrad Stangl – Luftwaffe & 1. Luftwaffendivision (BW)

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Dr. Konrad Stangl. Generalleutnant Dr. Konrad Stangl (18 September 1913, Heidenheim – October 1993) was a distinguished German officer who served in the Luftwaffe and later rose to Generalleutnant in the Bundeswehr. He held key leadership roles in the postwar German Air Force during its formative years, making this signature historically significant for both Reichswehr and Bundeswehr collectors.

Career Highlights:

• Entered the Reichswehr in 1934 as an officer candidate, transitioning to the newly founded Luftwaffe in 1935 and qualified as a pilot by late 1936

• Following World War II, Stangl continued his career in the Bundeswehr. He served as Commander of the Officer Candidate School of the Luftwaffe in Neubiberg from 21 June 1961 to 30 September 1963.

• Later appointed Commander of the 1st Luftwaffendivision, serving from 1 October 1963 to 31 March 1968, overseeing operational readiness of air force units during the Cold War.

• Eventually achieved the rank of Generalleutnant, one of the senior-most positions in the Bundesluftwaffe.

Item Details:

• Authentic postwar signature of Generalleutnant Dr. Konrad Stangl.

• Signed on a postwar photograph.

• Condition: Clear and well-preserved autograph.