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Old 10th March 2007, 13:15
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Re: JU87 noctural operations over UK, 1941

Hello:

I checked Peter Smith's Junkers Ju 87 Stuka and this states that Stukas of StG 1 carried out night ops against English targets in early 1941. To paraphase some of the key points:
  • aircraft painted black
  • initial ops against London and Dover 15/16 Jan 41
  • further ops against London and naval dockyard at Chatham in Jan and Feb 41
  • further night ops against Dover, Margate and Ramsgate in Sept and Oct 41 - aircraft with black undersides
Unfortunately no photos, but at least this information confirms these night ops were a reality. No doubt others can provide more substantial data. Good luck!

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Don (Boomerang)
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