Luftwaffe NaGr.11 M 109s
 

Good afternoon gentlemen,

I'm doing some research on Nahaufklarungsgruppe 11 (NaGr.11) for I found that it was based at the airfield in Florence July-August of 1943, just before the Indian 8th Division captured the city. I found a source indicating that this squadron was equipped at the time with 15 or so (8 serviceable) "Me 109 G-5/6/8s".

Now my question is, the NaGr units are supposed to be aerial reconnaissance formations. I believe that it would be logical if these Me 109G's were the recon variants of said aeroplane. (Me 109G-6/U4 for ex.). This said, I found a picture dating back to 1943 of a Me 109 with NaGr.11 emblem in Italy. The thing is, it seems to be a Gustav of the G-4 type.

I'm all confused so I was hoping that someone with greater knowledge than me would be able to help me figure out what exact planes the NaGr.11 were using in Florence, 1943.

Thanks in advance,

Jack

Re: Luftwaffe NaGr.11 M 109s
 

Very easy,
None ! The unit didn't exist before 11/1943!
Okay, okay The Stab did exist but had Fw189 until 11/1943 when it started to receive Bf109.
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Last,
The unit never been at Florence before June 1944 !

So, sorry, no answer to your question.

Regards,
Franck.

Re: Luftwaffe NaGr.11 M 109s
 

:)
http://www.ww2.dk/air/recon/nagr11.htm

Re: Luftwaffe NaGr.11 M 109s
 

I know more about what NAGr. 11 flew in 1944–45 when it was always a mix of Bf 109 G sub-types. In July 1944 they had G-5/U2, G-6/U3, G-6/U2/R3 and G-8/R5 and G-8/U3 variants, for example. In 1945 they received a handful of G-10/R2.

Almost certainly they (or their predecessor units) would have had the G-4 in 1943 since that was used by many NAG units.