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Oberleutnant Ludwig Franzisket
Gruppen-Adjutant I./JG 27
Ain El Gazala, Libya 1941

AA32105 - 1:72 Scale.

In spring 1941, I./JG 27 was relocated to North Africa. Ludwig Franzisket had 14 victories to his credit at this time. On 14 June, Franzisket intercepted a lone RAF Maryland twin-engine bomber escorted by a Hurricane fighter. He shot down both aircraft. The Hurricane was piloted by South African ace, Captain Ken Driver (10 destroyed and 1 damaged victories) of 1 Sqn, SAAF, who baled out to become a prisoner of war. Oberleutnant Franzisket was awarded the Ritterkreuz on 23 July for 22 victories in 204 missions. “Zirkus” Franzisket was credited with 43 victories in over 500 missions. He recorded all his victories over the Western front. Included in his victory total are four four-engined bombers.