JG 2 Engagement - La Rochelle 24.07.1941

Hi everyone,

I am currently in the process of undertaking research for a painting of my Grandfather's aircraft during the Scharnhorst raid of 24th July 1941.

I understand that the two primary Luftwaffe units that engaged the bombers from 35 and 76 squadron were from JG2 and JG53.

I am keen to find an image of a JG2 Bf 109E from a base close to the Bay of Biscay.

I know that my Grandfather's aircraft was engaged approx. 20 times by Bf 109's with the tail gunner reporting one confirmed, two probables and several damaged and I am keen to ensure that the attacking aircraft represented in the painting are as accurate as possible.

From the recorded Luftwaffe loses that day, I would like to represent one of the damaged JG2 aircraft in the painting.

Any help / advice as to potential sources for this info. would be very much appreciated.

Kind regards,


James