Luftwaffe activity 24th Dec 1944
 

Hello all,

I am trying to learn and understand mission flown by 8th AF on Dec24th 1944.
From VIII FC mission report I have read they claimed total of 75 Dest & 10 Damaged.

Was wondering I anyone could tell me which and how luftwaffe units participated in reaction on the Attacks made by 8th AF (9th AF & RAF) during that day.

Regards
Joost de Raaf

Re: Luftwaffe activity 24th Dec 1944
 

The Werner Girbig book Six Months to Oblivion (Start Im Morgen Grauen) lists the following units for 24th. Dec :-
I, II & III/JG1
II/JG2
I,III &IV/JG3
I, II & III/JG4
I, II & III/JG6
I & III/JG11
I & II/JG26
I, II, III & IV/JG27
IV/JG53
IV/JG54
I, & III/JG77
II,III & IV/JG300
I, & II SG4

Losses quoted are 85 pilots killed or missing and 21 wounded

Regards

Brian Bines

Re: Luftwaffe activity 24th Dec 1944
 

Many Thanks for your answer Brian!