Ernst Udet

Ernst Udet was a German fighter pilot and World War I flying ace who later became a senior Luftwaffe official responsible for aircraft procurement.

Hermann Göring: Hermann Göring was a German fighter pilot, Nazi leader, and commander of the Luftwaffe. As Luftwaffe chief, Göring appointed Udet to oversee aircraft procurement.
Technisches Amt: The Luftwaffe’s technical office coordinated aircraft development and procurement before and during the Second World War. Udet led this office, making its design and purchasing decisions his direct responsibility.
German Empire: The German Empire was the federal monarchy that existed from 1871 until its defeat in the First World War. Udet’s wartime flying career began in the empire’s military aviation service.
Luftwaffe rearmament: Luftwaffe rearmament was Nazi Germany’s expansion of military aviation in defiance of postwar restrictions. Udet became a senior administrator as the rapid expansion strained aircraft design and production.
Manfred von Richthofen: Manfred von Richthofen was a German fighter pilot and the First World War’s best-known flying ace. Udet served in the same fighter formation as Richthofen and became one of its leading aces.
Junkers Ju 87: The Junkers Ju 87, or Stuka, was a German dive bomber used extensively early in the Second World War. Udet championed dive-bombing capability, helping secure the Ju 87’s place in Luftwaffe plans.
Imperial German Army Air Service: The Imperial German Army Air Service was Germany’s military aviation branch during the First World War. Udet flew for this service before Germany created the Luftwaffe.
Battle of Britain: The Battle of Britain was the 1940 air campaign in which Germany failed to gain air superiority over Britain. Aircraft losses and operational shortcomings intensified scrutiny of the procurement system Udet managed.
Anthony Fokker: Anthony Fokker was a Dutch aircraft designer and manufacturer active in Germany during the First World War. Udet’s postwar aerobatic career and aircraft business brought him into contact with Fokker.
Heinkel He 111: The Heinkel He 111 was a German aircraft developed as a bomber and used widely in the Second World War. Its development and production illustrate the aircraft programs overseen by Udet’s procurement apparatus.

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