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Old 15th April 2010, 02:05
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Re: Oberst Werner Baumbach's crew

I think the original reference for 'A6+HH' being Baumbach's machine came from one of the old Karl Ries books. Presume his reasoning was because of all the ship kills on the rudder. However, the code 'A6' was for Fernaufklarsgruppe 120 - Baumbach flew with KG 30 at this time - 5./KG 30 if I remember correctly. That unit had codes beginning with '4D'. The Ries' books were published during the late 60s-early 70s. I have them all, and still view them as great resources, for photos - however many of the photo captions are incorrect. 40+ years of research, availability to Lw records and many newer published sources have added boatloads of information. As an example below are the 2 references I have for the infamous 'Baumbach' 'AH+HH' -

Ju 88D-1, 1067, ./., , 1.(F), 120, , A6+HH, DI+WD, , 07-Jan-42, Bombenwurf., , Lfl.5/Nordsee, Gen.Qu.6.Abt. (mfm #4)-Vol.7, Medcalf, Fl.Pl. Stavenger-Forus, 100%, F, , , Junker Flzg.Werke Bernburg in Apr-41.
Ju 88D-1, 1067, ORLOWSKI, Hptm. Helmuth (F)/HEIDENREICH, Oblt. Fritz (B), , 1.(F), 120, schwarz, A6+HH, DI+WD, 14 ship kills on fin & rudder; very worn finish, , Nov-41., Both RK., Norwegen, Meyer & Stipdonk, Von der Fliegerschule zum Einsatzverband, p.81 photo, Medcalf, Fl.Pl. Stavanger-Sola, -, F, , , Junkers Flzg.Werke Bernburg in Apr-41.

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