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Old 30th April 2006, 11:56
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JU 52 losses Waalhaven

I hope some one can help me with the following question two questions.
On the morning of the 10th of May 1940 Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1 (KG zbV 1) was given the task to transport 7 Flieger Division to Holland. Of this 7th Flieger Division the 3rd Fallschirmjager battalion was to drop at Waalhaven (and a smaller part at Feyenoord).
Sources (After The battle, Als de dag van gisteren) mentioned that the 3rd Fallschirm battalion was flown into battle by II./KG zbV 1, shortly follwed by III./KG zbV 1 with the first troops of 16 Infantry Regiment 22 Infantry Division (Luftlande).

The questions I have are:-
1:- The book Geschichte Einer Transportflieger-Gruppe im Weltkrieg - Kameradschaft ehemaliger Transportflieger about the actions of 'Die II./ Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1 mentioned that they did not drop the 3rd Fallschirmjäger battalion at Waalhaven , but to drop the 1st Fallschirmjäger Battalion at Dordrecht. Later that day they also transported troops of 22 Infantry Division to Waalhaven. The sources that mentioned that they did drop the 3rd Fallschirmjager battalion at Waalhaven are incorrect.

So what Kampfgeschwader did drop the 3rd Fallschirmjäger Battalion at Waalhaven ?

Second question I have is: what were the losses of JU52's on this 'lift' to Holland - specificaly foccues of those who did fly the 3rd Fallschirmjäger battalion?
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