A Tapa RW station raid claims

[FPSOlkor]

On 26/07/44 an air raid on Tapa (Estonia) RWStation was made, which resulted in heavy losses by VVS. Can anyone help me with the claims for that area by LW pilots? I expect 9 Pe-2, at least 1 fighter (Yak?), and one Il-2...

[Leendert]

You may want to check out Tony Wood's website on http://www.lesbutler.ip3.co.uk/tony/tonywood.htm

and go to bottom of page: Eastern Front Vol.4, 1944 Jul-Dec for Luftwaffe claims on 26-7-1944.
It seems even more than 9 Pe-9s were claimed, but some may have been in other areas.

Regards,

Leendert

[FPSOlkor]

I know this resourse, but I have no idea how to turn LW coordinates into geografical areas...

[Kari Lumppio]

Originally Posted by FPSOlkor

I know this resourse, but I have no idea how to turn LW coordinates into geografical areas...

Privet!

Tapa coordinates are 59°16' N 25°58' E’ and they translate to Luftwaffe grid 26 Ost 50 6 (99). See also the attached map. I assume you are familiar with the subdivision of the grids.

I looked the 26.7.1944 claims. All claims by II/JG 54 (Stab, 4. & 5. Staffel) fit to return route (grids 60 and 70) from Tapa towards East. Claims include 13 Pe-2, 2 Yak-9 and 7 Il-2.


Regards,
Kari

[George Hopp]

What is an RW station?

[Kari Lumppio]

Originally Posted by George Hopp

What is an RW station?

Hello!

I take RW as railway. Tapa is important railway junction in Estonian system, especially for transportation towards Narva.

Kari

[George Hopp]

Thanks for that, Kari!