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Old 25th December 2011, 00:07
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Re: The Ju88C-equipped Zerstörerstaffel of KG 30 during 1940

Hello,

Thanks to Peter Landh, I was able to find a website where I could download a PDF copy of Aero Detail #20; Ju88. This and Kjell's Noway wrecks website have allowed me to conclude that 4D+FH is a suitable candidate for the May, 1940 Ju88C profile. So, between 4D+FH (May 10th) and 4D+MH (June 7th), I think that I've got what I need. Neither of these a/c carried the KG30 "Diving Eagle" unit insignia, which makes me think that this probably did not appear on the (Z)./KG30 Ju88s, during their fairly limited period of service with KG30. When this unit became 4./NJG 1 on or about 20.7.40, did that unit continue to fly the Ju88C, at least through the end of the year?

The only thing that I'm still confused about is the difference between a C-1 and a C-2, and which version these two a/c represent. The way I understand the wingtip differences, which are clearly shown in the Aero Detail publication, 4D+FH should be a C-1. I'm still not clear which version 4D+MH was, as I have no photo that clearly shows the wingtips and outer wing flaps.

Thanks for the excellent help so far.

Regards,
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