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Ed...

Thank you for your post. I agree with you that the 1./KG30 aircraft was most likely newly delivered, because of the pale blue undersides. I was surprised to note so many of the sub-type were produced, given that very few were apparently fitted with the fender.

In the old Squadron/Signal publication, Junkers Ju88 in action - Part 1, page 32, at the very end of the paragraph headed Ju88A-6, mention is made of Ju88A-6, W.Nr.3457, coded 4D+DL which had crash-landed in England on 27/07/1941 and was described in British Intelligence report as being "...like the Ju88A-5 but with balloon fenders...". This so far is the only indication I have of anyone reporting an operational aircraft so equipped.

I take it your reference to crash report (TNA AIR 22 / 267) is in relation to another aircraft. Might I ask, is there any indication of the report's date, and any mention of what unit?

Sadly, I think the colour scheme and markings on my soon-to-be-completed model of this type may have to incorporate some artistic licence!

Anyway, thanks again for your time and effort... much appreciated.

Regards,

Paul