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	(Fall in!) Existing members of other reenacting and living history groups are not required to relinquish their other memberships to join the LARA. However, there are some people who wish to make the Luftwaffe aircrew impression their sole reenacting persona. In any case, there are some prerequisites to properly doing this or any other reenacting or living history impression. Reenacting and Living History is all about research. In order to "fall in", considerable research is essential. Therefore, some of the first acquisitions in this hobby should be reading material. The LARA recommends the following books as vital resources for effectively and accurately beginning the correct portrayal of the flying branch of the German Air Force. The Luftwaffe specific texts include the Uniforms and Traditions of the Luftwaffe series by John R. Angolia and Adolf Schlicht. Volumes 1 and 3 of this series are relatively cheap and contain almost 600 pages each of Luftwaffe data and photographs that can form the foundation of a good reenacting persona. Volume 2 is very rare and expensive when found, sometimes priced near or over $100. However, its companion volumes are sufficient. Another set of Luftwaffe specific books that can be very helpful in establishing the impression are the Uniforms and Insignia of the Luftwaffe, Volumes 1 and 2, by Brain L. Davis. These are soft cover texts, but also contain useful information for the static and living historian. In 2001, historian and WWII militaria vendor, Cryus Lee, published what is the only handbook for WWII German reenactors. SOLDAT XIC contains 276 pages of data, tips and photographs, detailing the impression of the German soldier of the Second World War. Use these references as everything from pastime recreational readers to veritable bibles of how to begin and maintain the impression of a member of the flying arm of the Wehrmacht. Until you are very familiar with their contents, don't even put them away on the shelf. They even make a more useful "daily constitutional" companion than the local newspaper. When you begin to assemble the physical part of your impression, don't be afraid to ask for advice. Sources and vendors sometimes change, so seek guidance if you're unsure. Most vendors are very helpful, but with the variety of impressions they supply, they're not always able to answer specific questions. Consult the LARA Uniform Guide and Code of Conduct in addition to the The Luftwaffe Aircrew Impression sections of this website for further information. Click here to return to the main page of the Luftwaffe Aircrew Reenactors Association

(Fall in!)

Existing members of other reenacting and living history groups are not required to relinquish their other memberships to join the LARA. However, there are some people who wish to make the Luftwaffe aircrew impression their sole reenacting persona. In any case, there are some prerequisites to properly doing this or any other reenacting or living history impression.

Reenacting and Living History is all about research. In order to "fall in", considerable research is essential. Therefore, some of the first acquisitions in this hobby should be reading material.

The LARA recommends the following books as vital resources for effectively and accurately beginning the correct portrayal of the flying branch of the German Air Force.

The Luftwaffe specific texts include the Uniforms and Traditions of the Luftwaffe series by John R. Angolia and Adolf Schlicht. Volumes 1 and 3 of this series are relatively cheap and contain almost 600 pages each of Luftwaffe data and photographs that can form the foundation of a good reenacting persona. Volume 2 is very rare and expensive when found, sometimes priced near or over $100. However, its companion volumes are sufficient.

Another set of Luftwaffe specific books that can be very helpful in establishing the impression are the Uniforms and Insignia of the Luftwaffe, Volumes 1 and 2, by Brain L. Davis. These are soft cover texts, but also contain useful information for the static and living historian.

In 2001, historian and WWII militaria vendor, Cryus Lee, published what is the only handbook for WWII German reenactors. SOLDAT XIC contains 276 pages of data, tips and photographs, detailing the impression of the German soldier of the Second World War.

Use these references as everything from pastime recreational readers to veritable bibles of how to begin and maintain the impression of a member of the flying arm of the Wehrmacht. Until you are very familiar with their contents, don't even put them away on the shelf. They even make a more useful "daily constitutional" companion than the local newspaper.

When you begin to assemble the physical part of your impression, don't be afraid to ask for advice. Sources and vendors sometimes change, so seek guidance if you're unsure. Most vendors are very helpful, but with the variety of impressions they supply, they're not always able to answer specific questions.

Consult the LARA Uniform Guide and Code of Conduct in addition to the The Luftwaffe Aircrew Impression sections of this website for further information.

Click here to return to the main page of the Luftwaffe Aircrew Reenactors Association