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Old 5th November 2024, 01:27
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Re: Fw190 attack 1 May 1943 - Norway
On 1 May Fw190s of an unknown unit attacked a number of RAF Beaufighters off the SW Norwegian coast.

Can anyone give me the Luftwaffe unit and further info on the engagement?

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Re: Fw190 attack 1 May 1943 - Norway
This was planes from Stab I./JG 5 and staffeln, at least 2 and 3 - they made in all 12 claims.
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Re: Fw190 attack 1 May 1943 - Norway
Thanks mate, sorry for my stupid question, what does Staffeln refer to?

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I Gruppe was made up of 1, 2 and 3 Staffel. Before you ask Stab was the HQ section
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Ha Ha .... Cheers Chris.
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Re: Fw190 attack 1 May 1943 - Norway
JG5 claimed 12 Beaufighters. Any ideas as to actual losses?



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