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Ju 87 unit code 6M/N
Hi Guys.
Can anybody clarify this code for me. I am looking for clarity if there was a coded Stuka unit with codes 6M (Kustenstaffel Krim) or 6N (KG 100 or KG 54) that operated in the Western Desert. I am sure about the 6 but it may be M or N.. 4th code letter is X (19 Staffel) 3rd code not visible. looks like R version. Tan with green blotches. On looking up these unit histories they did not get mentioned anywhere in the desert. Thx Stefaan
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Re: Ju 87 unit code 6M/N
That letter X that apparently used to denote the 19 Staffel sounds somewhat strange - perhaps a school unit?
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Re: Ju 87 unit code 6M/N
That's the Ju 87R-4 WNr. 6280 GN+WX used for DFS 230 glider towing by VK(S) 2 and blown up by own troops on 11.11.42 at Tobruk.
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Re: Ju 87 unit code 6M/N
Hi
Thx a million. That's why I could not find it on any of the usual Luftwaffe unit list of codes. Much appreciated. Stefaan
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Re: Ju 87 unit code 6M/N
Gerhard
Out of interest what did VK(S) stand for? Verband Kommando (Schlepp) 2? I notice that Shores et al (and Barry Rosch) calls the unit Verb St (S) 2. Which is correct? Perhaps both? Cheers Stig |
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Re: Ju 87 unit code 6M/N
VK (S) 2 is standing for: Verbindungskommando (Schlepp) for Luftflotte 2.
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Re: Ju 87 unit code 6M/N
Thanks Gerhard
So in your opinion Staffel is not correct? Cheers Stig |
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Re: Ju 87 unit code 6M/N
Hi.
I see that the VKS units had a number of a/c, including the JU 87's, and that there was re-organisation in the 1943's. Some were called (GO)VK(S) units, and also 1./LLG 2. Was this W.Nr noted in a specific VKS unit or could it also have been in a GO unit? I see they had more of the towing a/c than gliders. Thx
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Re: Ju 87 unit code 6M/N
Do 17, Ju 87 or Hs 126 were used to tow DFS 230 gliders in the (DFS)/VK(S) units and He 111 were used to tow Go 242 gliders in the (Go)/VK(S) units. The same towing aircraft were used after October 1943 by the Schleppgruppen 1 to 3.
The above units were pure supply units whereas LLG 1 and 2 were intended for airborne operations. For short periods - like the Stalingrad airlift - the LLGs performed also supply missions.
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Re: Ju 87 unit code 6M/N
Thx.
Will note it as VK(S) unit. Stefaan
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