Horst Peltzschler flew with both I/JG-3 "Udet", and III/JG-51 " Mölders during the war. He achieved twenty six  aerial victories. twenty two against the Soviet VVS, and four against the USAAF. After the war Horst spent 4 years as a Soviet prisoner of war. He now lives in the United States in Kansas. The founders of this squad all have deep roots with JG-3 Udet prior to becoming JG-51. The men that actually flew and fought in the machines we can only play at , are a dwindling resource no matter which side they fought on. Jagdgeshwader -51 Mölders of Warbirds has adopted the "Peltzschler Medal", this award will be given to squadron members who achieve a kill streak of thirty, or for outstanding contributions to the squad. One of our Members recently had the good fortune to meet Mr. Peltzschler in person, see photographs below.

Horst Peltzschler


Jagdgeshwader IV/51s "Peltzschler Medal"

Kommodore Sturtz left, and Horst Peltzschler meet in May 2000, at a Gun Show in Oklahoma

List of Horst Peltzschler Kills

Horst Peltzschler and his JG-51 Bf-109 G-10