Molders was a World War II fighter ace, originally declared unfit for flying due to repeated nausea and vomiting. Shot down and taken prisoner in 1940, but released two weeks later. Scored over 100 victories and promoted to General and appointed to Inspector General of Fighters. Killed in a plane crash in Germany on his way to attend the funeral of his boss, Ernst Udet. Joppien was a Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves recipient who was killed in action on August 25, 1941. DS, in German, two pages both sides, 8.25 x 12, January 27, 1941. Four page document regarding Heinz Bar, with a handwritten report by Joppien, who signs at the conclusion and also signed by Werner Molders as Geschwaderkommodore. Expected folds and filing holes, some light toning and wrinkling and a few official notations, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
