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tonda75

15th January 2021 21:22

KG 77 18.9.1940

Hi,
9/18/1940 took off to attack London III.Gruppe KG 77. Please, It is known how many machines of this unit participated in this action?
Did the I.and II./ KG 77 planes also take part in this raid?
Thank you very much everyone.
Regards Tony

Chris Goss

16th January 2021 12:50

Re: KG 77 18.9.1940

One of the intelligence reports for the 8 lost from III./KG 77 states that 18 aircraft participated but makes not mention of meeting up with any other aircraft. 6 aircraft from 8 Staffel are listed namely Oblt Heinz Richter, Oblt (Martin?) Schmidt, Ofw Walter Rendel, Oblt Hans-Ludwig Weber, Ofw Werner Semerau, Fw Hans Steier. Looking at the bombs dropped, it couldn't have been much more than 18 aircraft

tonda75

16th January 2021 13:42

Re: KG 77 18.9.1940

Hi Chris,
Thank you very much for your information.
If only 18 aircraft flew, then the losses of III./KG 77 were really catastrophic.
Thank you again, best regards Tony

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