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Re: Luftwaffe Units Crete May-June 1944
Hello Chris,
1) The german war diary is 100% right, Anita didn`t follow the convoy, remained in Piraeus. (see attached page 127 Alamein to the Alps)
2) The only fighter unit with Bf 109 at that time in Greece was the 7. Staffel J.G. 27 under Oblt. Emil Clade (12 planes), some of them remained in Ellinikon until 06.06.44.
There was also the 5. Staffel of J.G. 51 as Kaki mentioned,
31.05-26.06.44, in Ellinikon; 28.06-04.07.44, in Kastelli / Kreta; 06.07-31.07.44, in Gadura/Rhodos und Maleme; dabei war auch ein Kdo. unter Ltn. Götz Bergmann, (+) 20.07.44 auf Rhodos (abgest.);
ein kleiner Teil saß 10.06.44-24.06.44 in Skutari-Albanien; Staffel 28.08.44 nach Nisch verlegt. 17.09.44 zwei Maschinen in Kalamaki.
I can`t define the shot down Bf 109. (See attached page 129 Alamein to the Alps) and the Ju 88. Were there any at that time in Greece? i doubt it.
3) Chris, thank you for your offer, i am interested.
Last edited by byron-; 26th October 2011 at 19:39.
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