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Originally Posted by JoMe
For I./KG 66 I have another question:
According to my information, the I./KG 66 was between 26.03-29.04.45 in Tutow-Süd.
Moordorf is located about 2km N of the airfield Wunstorf. Were any parts of the group in Wunstorf ?
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Hi "JoMe",
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Were any parts of the group in Wunstorf ?
As far as i know: NO
Fliegerhorst Wunstorf was occupied by allied forces since 7. April 45.
Some quick second source info about Wunstorf history:
https://www.relikte.com/wunstorf/index.htm
You could also refer to the well known "Luftwaffe airfiels" book series, authored by Jürgen Zapf (volume: Niedersachsen). I have it in my private library - but am to lazy know to move from my couch to look up the page.
Regarding I./KG 66 and their bases in 1945:
- in January 45 they were based at Dedelstorf
- when allied troups approached the Weser and Elbe lines, I./KG 66 relocated to Fliegerhorst Tutow-Süd
- when the Red-Army advanced from the east, I./KG 66 relocated to Neumünster (29.4.45)
- final fligths were made on 8.5.45, evacuation of troops from the "Kurland-Kessel"
On 11.4.45 the task was: bombing of troops in the Diepholz area. I./KG 66 lost 5 Ju 88, one crew got back (plane lost over own territory), 4 crews were lost.
Regards, Uwe K.