Dora-9 units

[keith A]

Which units were flying the Dora-9 in April 1945? I know of JG2, 26 and 54. I am looking for units who were in combat with 41 Sqn in the last few weeks of the war.

[Erich]

5-7./JG 301 were also flying the Dora

a staffel in IV./JG 3 plus it's gruppenstab

Stab./JG 4

[Leo Etgen]

Hello guys

I have the following as known operators of the Fw 190 D-9: I., II., III./JG 2; Stab, IV.(Sturm)/JG 3; Stab, II.(Sturm)/JG 4; Stab, I., II./JG 6; JGr 10; Stab, I., II., III., IV./JG 26; IV./JG 51; III./JG 54; E.St. 4./JG 104 (Einsatzstaffel 4); II.(Sturm)/JG 300; I., II., III./JG 301; III./KG(J) 27; II./NAG 6; Stab/SG 2 and JV 44 Würger Staffel. In many of these units, Fw 190 A-8 aircraft continued to be used alongside of the Fw 190 D-9. Which of these units were flying the Fw 190 D-9 in April 1945 I am not so sure but in addition to the ones that Erich mentioned definitely I. and II./JG 6 and IV./JG 51. III./JG 54 had been redesignated on 25 February 1945 as IV./JG 26 and this was disbanded on 17 April 1945. I believe that II.(Sturm)/JG 300 had four Fw 190 D-9 on strength in early 1945 and these operated with the Gruppenstab. If anybody can elaborate on this it would be very helpful. Mr Sundin has made a profile of one of these fighters, a "Blue 6." I do know that Fahnenjunker-Oberfeldwebel Heinz "Negus" Marquardt (121 victories, RK) of 13./JG 51 was shot down and wounded by F/Lt Peter Cowell (3 destroyed, 2 probable victories) of 41 Sqn, RAF on 1 May 1945 over Lake Schwerin. I hope that this helps some what.

Horrido!

Leo

[Erich]

it is quite debateable whether JG 301 had a contingent of Doras in all 3 gruppen during their fighter bomber activites in spring of 45. On March 2, 45 only II. gruppe wa so equipped.

now for the II.Sturm/JG 300 I would suggest waiting for EE's volume 2 of JG 300 or purchase the French edition, volume 2 already in print and you will have the riddle solved

E ~

[Leo Etgen]

Hello guys

It is true that, at least, for me I am confused by the aircraft used by JG 301 and am not much of an authority on the subject. They certainly appear to have used quite a mixture of Focke-Wulfs. However, please note the article on "Yellow 15" under Profiles at http://hem.passagen.se/galland/index.html Any comments on this article would be very interesting. Thanks Erich too for the comment about the possibility on the use of the Fw 190 D-9 by II.(Sturm)/JG 300. I'll have to wait!

Horrido!

Leo

[Erich]

8th St. leader flew a red one as a borrowed machine from 6th staffel as 8th staffel flew A-8's and A-9's with blue numbers

yellow 15 is from 7th staffel not 3rd staffel

JG 301 coloration covered in the forthwith Dora volumes by Jerry Crandall/Eagle-Editions

[John Beaman]

Stab, I, II, and III Gruppen of JG 301 were listed, on March 19th, 1945 as being equipped with the A-9/R11. IV Gruppe was also listed with this, but changing to the Ta 152H

Stab, and I Gruppen of JG 300 are listed with the G-10/R6. II Gruppe is listed with the A-8/R2. III and IV Gruppen are listed with the G-10/R6.

Source: a fuel requirements list for units in Luftflottenkommando 6, dated 19.3.1945.

[Erich]

Intersting bit of info John, thanks ...... IV./JG 301 was nearly wiped out on 2 of March 45 equipped with the 109G-10. I did think the unit was basically unavailable for further wartime ops and the units personell given to the other 3 gruppen.

Also the A-9/R11 was a slight misnomer as many did not have the all weather fit installed and were simply A-9's. this was so in my cousins 5th staffel in November of 44.

[Kutscha]

John, would it be possible to post Source: a fuel requirements list for units in Luftflottenkommando 6, dated 19.3.1945.

Any list for other Luftflottenkommandos would be greatly appreciated.

Mainly interested in the G-10 and K-4 units.

Thanks.

[Leo Etgen]

Hello all

I found this web page which is in agreement with what Erich states about "Yellow 15" in that it belonged to 7./JG 301: http://fw190.hobbyvista.com/claes2.htm This is getting interesting.

Horrido!

Leo