[cheruskerarmin]

Hi all,

currently i am searching for info regarding the activities of 103rd (with 207th and 237th squadriglie) and
121 gruppo (with 206th and 216th squadriglie) bombardieri a tuffatori during the battle for
Sicily/Italy from july 10th - september 8th 1943. Both units were equipped with
the Ju87D.

As there are just a handful books and even fewer in english language dealing concrete with italian stukas i had to puzzle together from various books and websources (who are vague and/or differing)
what i got so far:

- 207th squadriglie was - due to previous bombing raids on their base - already reduced to four servicable a/c on july 10th 1943, when the allied invasion of sicily (operation husky) took place. These a/c possibly participated in a raid on the US invasion fleet at Licata
where they suffered heavy damage and were considered unservicable afterwards.

- 121st gruppo Commandante Orlandini flew together with five more pilots - most likely
from 237th squadriglia - to augusta and bombed the Royal Navy invasion fleet on july 12th
1943. The 237th squadriglia was attached to 121st gruppo. No info about losses so far.

- on 13th of july eigth to twelve ju87 were shot down all but one by
allied ship flak and fighters while attacking allied ships.

- 103rd gruppo seemed to be wiped out during the sicilian campaign, their remnants being
absorbed by 121st gruppo on september 8th 1943 (day of armistice).

Are there any detailed (additional) mission reports from these units?
For eventually making accurate profiles/flight sim skins i'd like to see pics of the dora
stukas very much. Got a handful but none of the 206th squadriglia so far.

Thank you very much for your help

Armin