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Re: Information on KG 77 crew in photo
Three Ju 88 series number ranges possible with ending "1027", two with that tail configuration. One A-4 "1027 w/o 1942 with 3./KG 76 but not known if real 141027 - I think it possibly was not, as this (later fin/rudder a/c) appears still going strong in 1942/1943 period. Complicating things, one Ju 88 C-6 also was 751027, known with NJG 101 1944. Note no antenna visible under fuselage, and extra "darkness/shine" of camo (new repaint?)
I fail see connection if photos really relate to each other, except MTO band, and it appears many units used tactical numbers on rudders/tail (also KG 1 and LG 1), not just "training units" - these too, but often on engines and smaller size. Letters A to Z also known (Ju 188). -Ed |
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Re: Information on KG 77 crew in photo
Thank you for the answers.
In another picture, taken at Piacenza, is visible Ju.88 ..+A. with a white 15 on the tail. Could have been aircraft of IV Gruppe "leased" to one other Gruppe of the Geschwader during the Auffrischung period? Which unit in the Med theatre used painting the last two letter of the code on top of the fin? Gianandrea |
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Re: Information on KG 77 crew in photo
IV./KG54 did. It was in Grottaglie from March 1942 till Mai 1943. But IVth Gruppe of other units might have been in the MTO as well.
It would help if you would post the photo. Regards, Rudi. |
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Re: Information on KG 77 crew in photo
Unluckily the Ju.88 ..+A. 15 is very very far in the picture and no other useful detail is visible.
Thank you for the info about IV./KG54 codes on the fin. Gianandrea |
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Re: Information on KG 77 crew in photo
I've tried do scan the detail: the code seems to be ..+AM.
Gianandrea |
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Re: Information on KG 77 crew in photo
If it's an IV./KG54 a/c, which is far from certain, the code should be B3+AX (if A is white) or B3+AZ (if A is yellow).
Regards, Rudi. |
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