 He was not allowed to inform his secretary in Jüterbog nor his wife back home, he had to leave Germany immediately.In early April 1945, Lützow joined Galland's "Jagdverband" 44 (JV 44—44th Fighter Detachment) at Munich-Riem.JV 44 was equipped with the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter, an aircraft which was heavily armed and faster than any Allied fighter.