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Re: He 111 DS+EW W.Nr 4587 - details
I agree, 60% was considered total, but over 80% then it unlikely was "rebuilt" (a term I think more accurate to use when over 50% than term "repair"). Actually the Luftwaffe used a system in the rebulding process. Before the war they adopted the repair/rebuild system where the rear end of the fuselage "held" the original W.Nr. They then "rebuilt" the fuselage and assembled with whatever wings, tails etc. that already had been repaired. Consequently the repaired aircraft flew with whatever parts that were available (rather than wait for itīs original parts and delaying service re-entry - due different times needed to repair them). I have this "confirmed" from several Ju 88 aircraft. This is also known from He 111.
Luftwaffe "Schulen und Sonstige Verbandes" losses lists "end" at end of September 1944, but one single day in 1945 is in normal series (apparenly put in wrong folder!) This confirmes Schulen/training losses continiued - and were compiled also by Ge.Qu. 6.Abt. into the early months of 1945 (likely like "regular" series).
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