Re: ZG 26 & 76 on March 6, 1944, USAAF Raid on Berlin
Hi Michael,
ZG 76 flew Bf 110 G-2, Stab and I. Gruppe involved
ZG 26 flew Me 410 A-1/U4 (II. Gruppe) and Bf 110G-2/R6 (III. Gruppe)
ZG 76 losses:
Stab: one plane lost, 1 KIA, 1 WIA
I. Gruppe: 3 planes lost, 3 KIA, 3 WIA
claimed 2 B-17s
Unconfirmed presence of III. Gruppe, 3 WIA airmen, in 3 planes. Possibly training flight?
ZG 26 losses:
II. Gruppe: 8 planes lost, 3 KIA, 5 WIA
claimed 10 B-17s
III. Gruppe: 5 planes lost, 5 KIA, 4 WIA
Equipment of these units was diverse. Me 410s were fitted with Mk 108, but as well BK 5 canons, Bf 110s with BK 5s, WGr. 21 rocket launchers, and others...
hope this helps
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