Later, he went on to study in Nazi Germany, where he graduated from the fighter pilot school in Werneuchen in 1938.
Jagdfliegerschule Werneuchen was formed on 1 November 1937 in Werneuchen consisting of 3 Staffeln (squadrons).
Formed at Werneuchen from Jagdfliegerschule 1, JG 101 was created in December 1942 and were stationed from 27 January 1943 at Pau, southern France.
NJG 10 was formed on 1 January 1944 at Werneuchen with 3 Staffel (squadrons).
On 10 July 2002, Crossair Flight 850, a Saab 2000, was forced to make an emergency landing at Werneuchen Airfield, Germany, as a result of severe weather.
2. Staffel was stationed in both Werneuchen and Finow flying Messerschmitt Bf 110 and Junkers Ju 88 aircraft.