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richard.k 15th January 2011 01:49

JU-88 ?
 
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I have a strike photo with another aircraft taken with the photo. Possibly a JU-88. Any idea if this is correct.
Thanks Richard

Bill Walker 15th January 2011 03:35

Re: JU-88 ?
 
That wing certainly looks Junker. Do you have a date? Could also be a 188.

Hows the weather in Squaw Fallout these days?

richard.k 15th January 2011 07:34

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This photo was taken over Berlin on Jan 28/29,1944
Richard

Graham Boak 15th January 2011 14:09

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Looks like a Halifax to me. The overall proportions do not seem to match a twin.

Phil Lloyd 15th January 2011 14:25

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I would say yes, it is a Ju88.

SMF144 15th January 2011 19:14

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The shadows from the flash and vibration of the camera are playing a few tricks but I would concur that it is a Ju-88.

A Halifax Graham? I only see two engines? Unless, someone was using a Manchester.

Stephen

ChrisS 15th January 2011 19:26

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I think it's a Halifax too. I can see a tail turret as well as four engines. :)

richard.k 15th January 2011 19:32

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The wing profile does not look like that of a Halifax. The only other aircraft with a similar wing is a B-17. They were not in service at this time unless a USAAF aircraft was part of this raid.
Richard

Snautzer 15th January 2011 22:13

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http://www.raf.mod.uk/bombercommand/jan44.html

Berlin: 677 aircraft - 432 Lancasters, 241 Halifaxes, 4 Mosquitos.

imo wing profile fit Halifax perfectly

see

http://www.raf.mod.uk/history_old/halifax5.html and http://reference.findtarget.com/sear...age%20Halifax/

JohnnyB 16th January 2011 01:21

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Dear gentleman,

never this is a Halifax - also not an Ju88. Note the shape of the elevator.


To compare :

Halifax silhouette

http://gb.fotolibra.com/images/previ...halifax-1.jpeg

Ju88 silhouette

http://gb.fotolibra.com/images/previ...unkers-88.jpeg


More silhouettes :

http://www.fotolibra.com/gallery/421539/germany-2/like/


Regards

JohnnyB


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