Ju 52 with unusual tail

[Graham Boak]

I don't have the Kossler reference, but Classic's Transporter quotes 9 as the code for KGrzbV 9, and 7 for KGrzbV 700. It quoted 600 for KGrzV 600, but could this be a misprint?

However it doesn't link any of these to a 2-numeral code, so perhaps the above suggestion of 6 Staffel KGrzbV 1 is more consistent with other usage.

[Peter D Evans]

Sorry to resurrect this old thread, but as way of an update, I took the plunge and purchased the set of images featuring this Ju52 with the strange rudder code and am able to confirm that the first two letters of the fuselage code were actually GG+??

Cheers
Peter D Evans
LEMB Administrator

[Stig Jarlevik]

Great Peter

Any chances of stating the WNr?

Cheers
Stig

[Peter D Evans]

My pleasure Stig... and it was WNr.7666

Cheers
Peter D Evans
LEMB Administrator

[Stig Jarlevik]

Thanks again Peter

Ever in Gothenburg, please give me a shout. You certainly deserve a pint for the effort...

Cheers
Stig

[Peter D Evans]

No probs Stig... as for the beer, I'll hold you to that if I ever make it across

Cheers
Peter D Evans
LEMB Administrator

[Seaplanes]

I can add the following for this aircraft:
Ju 52/3mg8e W.Nr. 7666 GG+FN of Sanitätsflugbereitschaft 7. 100% damaged on 10.07.43 at Catania airfield. Crashed into a trench while taxiing. Later found by RAF who reported the tailmarking as 6 over 3.
Hope this solves the "mystery".

[Peter D Evans]

Other than a definitive answer as to the significance of the 6 over 3 rudder markings, you really can't ask for much more than that Mr.Seaplanes! Many thanks indeed for sharing these last pieces of the jigsaw

Kind regards
Peter D Evans
LEMB Administrator

[Stig Jarlevik]

Thanks Seaplanes

Looks like I owe you a pint as well if you ever drops down to Göteborg

Cheers
Stig