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29th May 2019, 16:02

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Re: Lt.Helmut Winkler and crew missing 29.9.42. 5/KG53.

I have no exact knowledge, but have always thought that Bombenschütze replaced Beobachter, but had less training. So not actually any gunner, but a guy who was doing some navigation activities and of course aiming and releasing the bombs.
Maybe Chris can give better explanation.

Matti

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