This image displays a toy minifigure representing a German Luftwaffe Female Auxiliary from World War II, specifically serving as an Aviation Communications Assistant.
The figure is identified by the product code HTL038.
The Figure: Luftwaffe Communications Auxiliary (Luftwaffenhelferin) This figure represents one of the thousands of women who served in the support branches of the German Air Force to release men for combat duties.
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Uniform: She wears the regulation Luftwaffe Blue-Grey Service Uniform. This consists of a double-breasted jacket worn over a shirt with a tie.
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Insignia:
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Breast Eagle: On her right breast is the silver Luftwaffe Eagle (Luftwaffenadler) in flight, the standard emblem of the air force.
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The “Blitz” Patch: On her upper left sleeve, there is a distinct Lightning Bolt emblem. This identifies her specific role in Signals and Communications (Nachrichtentruppe).
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Rank: Below the lightning bolt are Chevrons, indicating her specific rank or grade within the auxiliary service.
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Appearance: She features long reddish-brown wavy hair. A unique and stylized detail on this specific toy is the “fishnet” pattern printed on her legs, representing stockings.
Historical Background: These female auxiliaries were famously nicknamed “Blitzmädel” (“Lightning Girls”) by the soldiers, a name derived from the lightning bolt emblem on their sleeves and ties. They played a critical role in the German war effort, working as radio operators, teletypists, and plotters in air defense centers. They relayed messages to fighter squadrons and tracked Allied bomber formations. While they wore military uniforms and lived in barracks, they were officially classified as “auxiliaries” (Helferin) rather than soldiers, though their work placed them in significant danger from air raids as the war continued.
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