[leonventer]

Originally Posted by yogybär

Does anyone know more about how these units were flying combat missions? ... Any info, also for a good source (book, net) is wellcome.

Here are some suggested books:

• "Nahaufklärer 1910-1945: Die Augen des Heeres" by Nowarra; Motorbuch Verlag; 1981; ISBN 3-87943-808-0; 198 pages
  Detailed description of the development and deployment of short-range recon in all theaters. Includes unit listings with aircraft types for each campaign, plus a list of all Nahaufklärungsflieger who were awarded the Ritterkreuz. Well illustrated, with photos of aircraft, crews, and equipment.
• "Aufklärer: Luftwaffe Reconnaissance Aircraft & Units 1935-1945" by Wadman, Bradley & Ketley; Hikoki; 1997; ISBN 0-9519899-8-7; 272 pages
  Covers short-range, long-range, maritime, weather, and night recon. The main emphasis is on aircraft and equipment, but the first 20 pages provide a brief overview of each recon type and their organization and tactics. Includes brief histories of all units. Very good photo coverage, with some in color. Includes color profile drawings and unit emblems.
• "Recon for Rommel: The 2.(H)/14 air recon flyers in Africa" by Ommert; The Military Machine (König Verlag); 2006; ISBN 3-9805216-7-2; 195 pages; all text in both English and German
  Mainly pictorial, but the first 48 pages contain a fairly detailed history of this unit's operations in North Africa, including a loss list. High-quality photos (many in color) with detailed captions, plus color reproductions of several documents.

Hope that helps,
Leon Venter.