Re: Did the Luftwaffe use captured Allied Aircraft as 'bogies' & 'spotter aircraft' frequently in the defence of the Reich?
 

Gentlemen,

This is very interesting. This topic needs to be explored more. Happy 2018!

Edward L. Hsiao

Re: Did the Luftwaffe use captured Allied Aircraft as 'bogies' & 'spotter aircraft' frequently in the defence of the Reich?
 

What possible advantage would there be in flying an enemy aircraft in airspace where your own Flak and fighters were active? There were enough friendly fire casualties without providing an extra reason!

Re: Did the Luftwaffe use captured Allied Aircraft as 'bogies' & 'spotter aircraft' frequently in the defence of the Reich?
 

A better "ear" for investigating new radio and radar devices come to mind. Just a posibility, zero evidence

Re: Did the Luftwaffe use captured Allied Aircraft as 'bogies' & 'spotter aircraft' frequently in the defence of the Reich?
 

There were dedicated units, such as Kdo Rastadter, for listening using German aircraft

Re: Did the Luftwaffe use captured Allied Aircraft as 'bogies' & 'spotter aircraft' frequently in the defence of the Reich?
 

And if anyone's interested in them … http://www.ghostbombers.com/recon/Rastedter/lj01.html

Re: Did the Luftwaffe use captured Allied Aircraft as 'bogies' & 'spotter aircraft' frequently in the defence of the Reich?
 

Then ... some ... Ju 88 / 188s of abowe units, listed in Mr. Beales research, do not always agree with experts knowledge of these aircraft, versions and serials not matching this authors research. But not saying this is faulty in any way.

Me too have been researching as much of Ultra (HW 5) as possible but last (2016) trip to TNA was unfortunately shorter than I liked, so have not got copying longer than just beginning of August 44.

Eggert

Re: Did the Luftwaffe use captured Allied Aircraft as 'bogies' & 'spotter aircraft' frequently in the defence of the Reich?
 

How gracious of you.

Re: Did the Luftwaffe use captured Allied Aircraft as 'bogies' & 'spotter aircraft' frequently in the defence of the Reich?
 

You are welcome.

Re: Did the Luftwaffe use captured Allied Aircraft as 'bogies' & 'spotter aircraft' frequently in the defence of the Reich?
 

Who are these anonymous 'experts' of whom you speak?

The day ALL researched information matches exactly, and there is nothing more to know/find out, is the day all researchers close their files, quit what they are doing, and head off into the sunset...

Re: Did the Luftwaffe use captured Allied Aircraft as 'bogies' & 'spotter aircraft' frequently in the defence of the Reich?
 

Multiple aircraft in text on Kdo Rastadter not be in agreement. My comment were directly tread related.