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kampfgeschwader 1

does anyone know what target this squadron was involvrd during the 19th march 1941

Re: kampfgeschwader 1

18-19 March Hull for all 3 Gruppe; 19-20 March London for all 3 Gruppe. Details in my book The Luftwaffe's Blitz

Re: kampfgeschwader 1

Here what we have:

I./KG 1:
18.3.41: struck the docks at Hull with 7 bombers night of 18/19 Mar.
19.3.41: bombed London docks with 8 planes night of,19/20 Mar.

II./KG 1:
18.3.41: bombed Hull with 7 Ju 88s and London with 3 night of 18/19 Mar.
19.3.41: bombed London with 13 Ju 88s night of 19/20 Mar.

III./KG 1
18/19.3.41: bombed Hull and Southampton with 11 Ju 88s.
19/20.3.41: bombed London dock area with 16 Ju 88s.

Source:
de Zeng, Henry L. IV and Douglas G. Stankey. Bomber Units of the Luftwaffe 1933-1945: A Reference Source. Volume 1. Hersham/Surrey: Ian Allan Publishing Ltd, December 2007. ISBN: (10) 1 903223 72 5. Hb. Dj. 208p. Profusely illustrated. Copious source notes. Color art work. Glossary/Abbreviations. Index.

Re: kampfgeschwader 1

I missed the Southampton attack on the 2nd night-Larry is correct. I do have timings for the attacks