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Old 17th January 2016, 15:01
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Re: Powered take-off device?

This is "standard" Starthilfe (rocket pod with parachute), i.e. Walter 109-500 rocket engine or commonly known as JATO pod in the post war years. Fittable to all Ju 88 A´s, eliminating the need for Ju 88 A-2 (that subsequently was cancelled variant). Must common useage by Ju 88´s was by the heavily laden Torpedo Bombers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_HWK_109-500
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