Propaganda Photograph – Generalfeldmarschall Kesselring Visits a Fighter Wing in the East

Original Propaganda Photograph – Generalfeldmarschall Kesselring Visits a Fighter Wing in the East

• Subject: Generalfeldmarschall Albert Kesselring visiting a Jagdgeschwader (fighter wing) on the Eastern Front.

• Content: Part of a photo series (5 images). This particular image (No. 4) shows Kesselring using a large overview map to explain the strategic situation, giving an overview of developments and the operational details of the Geschwader’s area of operations.

• Photographer/Reporter: Sdf. Spieth

• Archive Reference: Nr. 1316/32a

• Unit: Lw. K.B. Komp. (mot.) 3

• Date/Period: Second World War, Eastern Front

• Size: approx. 18 × 13 cm

• Condition: As seen (minor handling and age traces)

Historical Note:
General Albert Kesselring (1885–1960) was one of the Wehrmacht’s most prominent field marshals, active both in the East and later as commander-in-chief in the Mediterranean theater. Propaganda photographs such as this were intended to highlight senior leadership involvement at the front and emphasize the Luftwaffe’s strategic role.