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Re: Schnaufer's last Bf 110
Hello,
As Wim is definitely THE Schnaufer expert around these days, I will only make comments about the suggestion that the NJG 4 used G9 in the early days of this Geschwaders existence.
Having a large Bf110 database I am convinced that much of the confusion is caused because parts of the NJG 1 were used as nucleus for other Geschwader. In October 1942 the II./NJG 5 was formed with the experienced 3./NJG 1 as nucleus etc. In all cases you will find Bf110's at these Gruppen with G9 markings weeks after the official births of these Gruppen.
Another - perhaps overseen - circumstance which could explain the continuative use of the old marking is... a superstitious believe that it would keep trouble away. Whether this was the case with Schnaufer I must pass this question to Wim.
All the best, Marcel
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airfield Venlo in WW-2, I./NJG 1, He219-project
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