Ju87 D-5 recovered

[markjsheppard]

Hi Kari,

That was one of the thoughts I had also. I saw I/SG5 were on the Leningrad area in early 1944.

Trying to find out if there is any other information to be gleaned from the recovery/owner.

regards,

Mark

[markjsheppard]

Suppose the next question is when and where this D-5 was manufactured? Data plate is missing from the wreck but there is a nice painted one on the fin.

[Tony Jones]

The Finnish Log is very interesting Kari does your friend also have lists for Bf 109, He111 for examples

[markjsheppard]

Originally Posted by Tony Jones

The Finnish Log is very interesting Kari does your friend also have lists for Bf 109, He111 for examples

Tony,

Kari helped me 20+ years ago when the archives were accessible. He helped with the research on the Fw189 2100 and Bf109E 3579.

http://www.warbirdinformationexchang...hp?f=3&t=39525

As an ally, all aircraft movements through Finland were recorded. The main resupply base was Pori. They were flown here and prepped before flying through Finland to Northern bases.

Unfortunately it doesn't seem as easy any more by all accounts.

regards,

Mark

[jim norton]

hi mark,
are these aircraft movements online? or in which archive can they be found?
thanks in advance
jim

[Nick Beale]

i've found something that might be useful at German Docs in Russia, Akte 524. Schriftwechsel zwischen den Verbindungsoffizieren, Stäben, Oberkommandos der deutschen und finnischen Luftwaffe, der deutschen und finnischen Wehrmacht über den Kampfeinsatz, Vorfälle im Luftraum, Flakschutz, Partisanenbekämpfung, Zwischengrenze.

There are 642 pages covering December 1941 to August 1944, so you never know your luck. From a quick look, there is an order of battle for Luftwaffe units in Finland on 1 November 1943 and this gives:

I./St.G 5 Stab and all Staffeln at Nautsi with a strength of 39 Ju 87 D-5 (plus two Ju 87 R-2 in the Stab).

[jim norton]

hi nick,
thanks - but no chance to see the Finnish docs somewhere?
all the best
jim

[Nick Beale]

Originally Posted by jim norton

hi nick,
thanks - but no chance to see the Finnish docs somewhere?
all the best
jim

Not something I know about. I was just commenting on the original topic of this thread.