Thread: Do 17 P KB+TA
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Old 18th October 2018, 14:29
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Re: Do 17 P KB+TA

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Originally Posted by ChrisS View Post
Whilst respecting Tom's comment to me this looks like X8+TA therefore of Transportstaffel XI. Fliegerkorps.
Interesting theory Chris.

Two problems as I see it here. The first letter regardless if a K or an X seems not quite right for any of them. Tom suggests the angle and shape of the fuselage, but I am not 100% comfortable with either. It will be tricky to determine which is correct.
Secondly, I cannot imagine an aircraft less suitable for a transport unit than a Do 17, especially the slimmer versions.
Finally I also have a report that the unit only operated in Staffel strength and therby only used H as its last letter. If so, only Ju 52s have been reported marked as such. No idea if true or not.

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