Identity of Hs123 with Code 52+A13

[Larry Hickey]

I recently obtained a photo of an Hs123 taken about 1938 that has the code 52+A13. I know that "52" means the 2nd Gesch. assigned to Luftkreiskommando 5, Munich, but what unit was that?

Thanks,

[Dénes Bernád]

Hi Larry,

Do you happen to have the Werknummer for the kite? That might help.

By any chance, did you purchase the photo about 3-4 weeks ago from eBay?

[JoMe]

Hey Larry


This plane belonged to 3./StG 165. The Werknumber was: 968.
I have seen two photos of this plane, both shall be taken in 1937.

JoMe

[Dénes Bernád]

There is a photo showing Werknummer 968 with civilian register, D-IKSW.

For the military code 52+A13 (white 'A') I also have 3./St.G.165 as the unit.

Interstingly, the Hakenkreuz is applied directly over a red band on fin/rudder, without the usual white disk.

[Larry Hickey]

Thanks for the response to my question. Denes, yes I obtained this photo on an eBay auction a few weeks ago. I owe you and e-mail and will try and get back to you directly this week.