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Invited to discuss the tactics of 100 Group and their effect on German night-fighter operations, Peter describes the older Kammhuber line system of ground controlled intercepts. He also talks of different kinds of 100 Group jamming and spoofing and…

Talks of school time and members of the Hitler youth before the war. Comments on using "Himmelbett" and "Zahme or Wilde Sau" systems with some description of night fighter operations. Goes on to describe the Luftwaffe system for making claims of…

Four aircrew wearing life preservers stand in a group talking while another serviceman on the left looks on. Submitted with caption 'Staffelkpt Wim Johnen greets Peter Spoden, radio operator Heinz Kiel & gunner 'mechanic without experience, we…

Peter Spoden in uniform tunic and side cap talking to three other German servicemen. Submitted with caption ' Spoden, Peter I.NJG6 Oberschleissheim April 45'. Additional infromation kindly provided by the donor.

Telegram to "Der Reichsminister der Luftfahrt" stating the shooting down of a "britischen kampfflugzeuges von typ Lancaster" by Lt Spoden. Submitted with caption ' Spoden claim 11.1943'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

Head and shoulders portrait of a pilot wearing flying clothes, helmet and goggles. Submitted with caption 'Peter Spoden'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

Card with German language printed and handwritten text on one side and a photograph of pilot in left hand seat of an airliner. Submitted with caption 'Peter Spoden 4'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

Full length image of a Luftwaffe pilot in full uniform with peaked cap, seated on a bench holding a short ornamental shaft. Submitted with caption 'Leutnant Peter Spoden 1942'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.