DVL-Institut für Flugmedizin

[Richard T Eger]

From 12 O'Clock High!:

Steve Coates
Institut fuer Flugmedizin
Wed Aug 22 21:01:07 2001


Does anyone have any details as to what particular work the DVL's Institut fuer Flugmedizin undertook from 1942 - 1944. It seems to me they were particularly concerned with stresses and strains upon the pilot of various types of flight and flight conditions, testing for g-forces etc, but I am more than willing to stand corrected. The gentleman I am particularly interested in is Dr.med. Hans Wiesehoefer who was also a qualified pilot and undertook a lot of his own testing. Bar a couple of short documents I have not turned anything up much. His son only had a few photos but not regrettably his Flugbuch. There are some interesting reports at the DVfLR but these mainly cover pre-war accidents and such like.

I'm interested to hear from anyone who can enlighten me further.

[Richard T Eger]

From TOCH!:

Dr. Michael Brodhaecker
DVL-Institut für Flugmedizin
Tue Aug 28 13:36:19 2001


Dear Steve;

In 1942 (from February to August) the Institut für Flugmedizin undertook various "tests" to examine high altitude flying and especially the possibilities of surviving high altitude emergencies. The tests" were undertaken at Dachau Concentration Camp. Needless to say that the test-persons were 190 Jews, Russians and Germans - all prisoners of the nazi system; 80-90 of them died during the "tests". These "tests" were part of the "Nürnberger Ärzteprozess" (International War Crime Tribunal against the participating Doctors)and are extremely well documented!
If you do need further informations, feel free to contact me!

Regards
Michael