Luftnachrichtenschule 4 / Lyon-Bron

[Xerumbe]

Hello, I am looking for information about LuftNachrichtenschule 4 based in Lyon-Bron (1943-1944).

I do not understand the aircraft identification codes. For example I find TD+QE and TC+KW. Why the second letter is not the same? I also found " VA + GX ", " RO+CW " and " DK+XP " ... Could you explain that?

LuftNachrichtenschule 4 used various planes as Fi 156, C 445 A , FW 44 J, FW 58 C, He 72 D et Ju 86 E. , but I can not find a detailed list of aircraft used by this squadron. Does this exist?

Thank you for your answers.

[Nick Beale]

Although some schools used a common system of letters, others did not. The letters you mention were just the individual factory markings for each aircraft (often used as a radio call sign). A few wrecked aircraft were found at Bron by the Allies in sEptember 1944.

There were three Ju 86, converted for transporting petrol: W.Nr. 086 5013, RO+CW; DK+XP; and another completely destroyed.

Also, totally destroyed, were Ju 88 W.Nr. 0862; another Ju 88; three Fi 156; two Ju 52; three "Fiat G. 50" (in fact Reggiane Re. 2002 of Geschwader Bongart); one Fw 58.

[Xerumbe]

Thank you for the answer.

The wrecks of Geschwader Bogart's planes show that this unit was present at the time of the bombing of April 30th and / or August 14th.

[Nick Beale]

Originally Posted by Xerumbe

Thank you for the answer.

The wrecks of Geschwader Bogart's planes show that this unit was present at the time of the bombing of April 30th and / or August 14th.

http://www.ghostbombers.com/Bongart/GB_19.html