Help in finding out Ju88 variant

[Raider46]

I am reaching out to anyone who may know or where to find out what Ju88 variant coded c9+GH that was flown by night fighter ace Lt. Erich Kayser flying nite missions with NJG 100.

[edNorth]

Variants used by I/NJG 200 were the Ju 88 C-6, G-1 and G-6. For more precise data you need provide period info, and/or photo of plane in question.

http://www.ww2.dk/oob/bestand/njagd/binjg100.html

Best, Ed

[Raider46]

Thanks Ed, What known dates that are recorded as downed aircraft are as follows.18-03-44 , 01-04-44 , 14-07-44 , 25-07-44 & 21-01-45 . As far as any photo's of pilot Kayser's plane flown WISH I had one . I have his award documents ,there lies the reason I was looking for help. I contacted the German Military archive back around Easter have yet to hear anything back.From what photos I have seen in books namely Luftwaffe colour series Nachtjager they show I/NJG100 using more the G-6 type.

[edNorth]

Ok, but I am not realy into the individual plane/pilot research "per se". Maybe his logbook lies hidden somewhere, giving version for these dates and C9+GH likely used by many pilots and planes in 1944 to 1945, as "average life" of each machine was just a few months.

Main Night-Fighter variants (Radar equipped) were respectively the Ju 88 C-6, R-2, G-1 and G-6. And I/NJG 100 used all of them plus Do 217 etc.

[udf_00]

Why having C9 as Geschwader code ? :
http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/archiv...hp?t-8479.html

[edNorth]

Ah, first there is typo in text Post #2 (NJG 200 should be NJG 100)

Second, C9+GH was I/NJG 5 code, as udf_OO points out.
I only have Ju 88 C-6 360336 C9+RV in 2./NJG 100 in 02.1944.
All other Ju 88 G-1 and G-6, I have (with C9+_H code) are given I/NJG 5 so these dates you give, should have been with unit NJG 5 (if with NJG 100 my list are of no use, as many codes are were simply not recorded).

The code C9+GH is from what source?
But likely best I surrender this case over to the Night-Fighter Experten!

Best
Ed

[Raider46]

Thanks Gents ,The source for the C9+GH code comes from Kayser's Flugbefehl and Riechswetterdienst (weather report),dated 11-2-1944 which I believe to be his 1st nite mission.They were part of the document package when I bought them.There is no geschwader designation given.I am aware that NJG5 was redesignated NJG100 , perhaps he was assighned this aircraft during the switch over? (not sure the exact date that happened)Lt.Kayser was awarded the night fighter clasp in silber on 8-30-1944 this document has his geschwader as I/NJG100.Wish there was a JU88 data source . Thanks guys

[edNorth]

Ok, does it mention it was for Ju 88, else I/NJG 5 had Bf 110´s.

[Kari Lumppio]

Hello!

For what it is worth. Of the C9 codes on 4./NJG 100 planes see this old thread (post #6):
http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showthread.php?t=8479

Cheers,
Kari

[edNorth]

Yes, its the same as udf_00 linked to abowe. I am waiting for see the weather document, hopfully place and such details will come to light then.... If not, we go to Wettercentralen and find matching weather for that February 44 day! ;-)