I was contemplating those D-prototypes Peter but surely they were built as Ju 87 B and converted later?
I have always listed them as Junker 87 B that were re-engined/modified after being built. Perhaps that
was not so?
If they were intended to be prototypes for the D-model all along, then I agree with your thinking and they
should be deducted, making 08700196 the first Junkers built 87 B.
However JoMe has previously stated
"My first Ju87B was WNr.0197.
WNr.0196 was Ju87A-1, Ju-Bernburg, 23-28.06.38 (Bernburg, Einfliegen) - FB Steckhan", where I assume
Steckhan was some kind of test-pilot with Junkers and flew the machine at the dates in question.
To achieve the required numbers, starting instead at 0870197 we have to add one WNr after the five C-1s,
ie 0870574. Would that be possible?
(I hope I got all the digits right...remember I never finished school....
)
Cheers
Stig