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Re: Unidentified Insignia on Ju88A
As regards the timing, one image clearly shows the Ju 88 “long span” wing. According to the records I have, Ju 88 A-5s did not come off the assembly lines until August at the earliest, definitely too late for the battle for France (and although a number of A-1s were converted to that wing configuration, it would not seem that would have preceded the start of A-5 production). The other image does not show wing tips, so the timing is not as certain. Also, QM summary reports did not usually include W.Nr. until around September 1940 (IIRC). Thus, identification of a specific aircraft is much more difficult prior to that month , although a specific incident can sometimes be picked if the unit and location is identified.
Best Regards,
Artie Bob
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