Lützow became "Geschwaderkommodore" (wing commander) of JG 3 on 21 August 1940 and was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross after 20 aerial victories.
Lützow became "Geschwaderkommodore" (wing commander) of JG 3 on 21 August 1940. During the height of the Battle of Britain on 18 September 1940, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross after 20 aerial victories.