Georg Christl was born on October 3, 1913, in Pfaffenberg, Germany. He participated in the “Battle of Britain” as part of III./ZG 26. On August 31, 1940, while escorting a Do 17 on a raid over Duxford, his aircraft was shot down, forcing him to make an emergency landing in France.
Mediterranean Service
In December 1940, Christl was assigned to 7./ZG 26, a unit equipped with Bf 110s and based in Sicily. Their primary task was to cover convoys traveling from Italy to North Africa. Additionally, the unit was assigned free-hunting functions and occasionally provided ground support.
Christl participated in the invasion of Yugoslavia and missions over Malta. On April 9, 1941, during an attack on Tobruk port, Christl managed to shoot down one of the attacking “Hurricanes.” His victim was British ace Flying Officer George Goodman of 73 Sqn, who, despite his 12.666 kills and 2.333 damages, managed to make a forced landing and survived.
In December 1941, 7./ZG 26 was transferred to Derna, North Africa. On December 25, Christl took command of III./ZG 76, leading the group until the end of the Mediterranean campaign and being awarded the Ritterkreuz on March 18, 1942.
Later Career and Victories
On July 12, 1943, the group was transferred to Germany, and its commander was moved to staff work. In July 1944, Major Christl led Jagdruppe 10, an experimental anti-bomber group.
By the end of the war, he was credited with 7 aerial victories, although some sources claim up to 19. There is no information available regarding his post-war fate.