Ju88 shot down Nr Warminster

[Clint Mitchell]

Yes indeed a Ju88A-1 upgraded to Ju88A-5 with the longer wings. The Ju88A-5 was on the scene by this point of the Battle of Britain.

[Clint Mitchell]

RAF crash report states Ju88A-5 also.

[obdl3945]

Hi, Clint...

Thanks for your response. Would I be right in thinking then, that it is the W.Nr. which would be common to both Peter's A-1 details, where Melvin has also confirmed the crew members, and the RAF report classifying the aircraft as an A-5?

This might account for a manufacturer's plate giving the sub-type as an A-1 with a particular W.Nr. when it clearly has the latter version's wings. Of course, RAF personnel at crash sites would presumably be able to tell the difference from previous crashed - and 100% genuine - A-5s by this stage in the Battle. All very intriguing.

Kindest regards,

Paul

[Clint Mitchell]

Hi Paul, I believe that the aircraft retained it's original A-1 data plate when upgraded but also had a new data plate attached also at a different position but with new A-5 details (dates). Keeping same WNr. I suppose it just depends what plate they found first? Clearly its an A-5 but many Ju88's were coming down at this time mostly reported as A-1's whilst the upgrading process for the type was well underway. Not much help in determining which version these actually were unless like here we are very kindly furnished with a photo. My knowledge is limited on this matter perhaps Ed North could confirm?

[obdl3945]

Thanks again, Clint...

I wasn't aware that two plates could be found on one airframe... I've learned something new, so that can only be good... .

Regards,

Paul

[Clint Mitchell]

All I know is that the A-5 (I think WNr 0886146) recovered in Norway had two plates one A-1 plate and one conversion to A-5 plate. Thats what I've been told.