Bf109A,B,C,D in Legion Condor

[sidney]

Originally Posted by PMoz99

... Barbio also states Molders arrived in May 1938 when III./J88 was equipped with the B-2. Unfortunately it does not say when they were replaced by D's. Molders first kill was July 1938....

Cheers
Peter

According to the information that I have Hptm. Douglas Pitcairn of the 3. Staffel (i.e., 3. J/88) was replaced by Hptm. Adolf Galland on 27 July 1937, who in turn was replaced by Hptm. Werner Mölders on 24 May 1938. The Staffel was was still flying the obsolescent He 51 and was relegated to the ground attack duties, but converted to the Bf 109 D-1 aircraft in July/August 1938.

[PMoz99]

Thanks Sidney. That might also explain his kills starting mid July.
Peter

[knusel]

Yes, it makes sense that those who still had to fly an old biplane received the newest Bf109 subtype.

Michael