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Old 13th January 2012, 10:59
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Re: Seeking ID of photo of FL Ju88A of 1.(F)/122 probably during Blitz in the winter of 1940/1

I think this possibly may not be same as Andy suggests (5047), if correct number reported in GQM losses. I have some reason for this. First damage to me seems much less than "60% Er" (a quite serious crash or heavy damage sustained in action). Usually ´clean belly landings´ (possibly due one engine has failed as shows the left prop had been feathered before landing and the other throttled back prior to touchdown) amounted to only approx. 15% - 35% and there is no visible enemy fire damage, but again may not show in this shot. Even under nose Gondola is hardly seriously crushed. Second, position of the tail Swasticka is "later position" (more forward and higher on fin, than for example shows on photo of W.Nr. 5045 9K+LR in Squadron/Signal Brian Filley "Ju 88 In action" Vol. I, no. 85, P.11) and there is no visible W.Nr. on top of fin of this one, unless it has been painted out. Lastly location seems off-airport but does not show that well. More info or photos are likely needed in establish positive indentification, but then its only my opinion. Lastly 5047 was apparently not a write-off. I know of two reports of this W.Nr. in Ultra in May and June 1944. The former report has version was A-12 (Dual-control trainer).
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