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Old 15th January 2011, 01:49
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JU-88 ?

I have a strike photo with another aircraft taken with the photo. Possibly a JU-88. Any idea if this is correct.
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Old 15th January 2011, 03:35
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Re: JU-88 ?

That wing certainly looks Junker. Do you have a date? Could also be a 188.

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Old 15th January 2011, 07:34
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Re: JU-88 ?

This photo was taken over Berlin on Jan 28/29,1944
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Old 15th January 2011, 14:09
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Re: JU-88 ?

Looks like a Halifax to me. The overall proportions do not seem to match a twin.
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Old 15th January 2011, 14:25
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Re: JU-88 ?

I would say yes, it is a Ju88.
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Old 15th January 2011, 19:14
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Re: JU-88 ?

The shadows from the flash and vibration of the camera are playing a few tricks but I would concur that it is a Ju-88.

A Halifax Graham? I only see two engines? Unless, someone was using a Manchester.

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Old 15th January 2011, 19:26
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Re: JU-88 ?

I think it's a Halifax too. I can see a tail turret as well as four engines.
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Old 15th January 2011, 19:32
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Re: JU-88 ?

The wing profile does not look like that of a Halifax. The only other aircraft with a similar wing is a B-17. They were not in service at this time unless a USAAF aircraft was part of this raid.
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Old 15th January 2011, 22:13
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Re: JU-88 ?

http://www.raf.mod.uk/bombercommand/jan44.html

Berlin: 677 aircraft - 432 Lancasters, 241 Halifaxes, 4 Mosquitos.

imo wing profile fit Halifax perfectly

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http://www.raf.mod.uk/history_old/halifax5.html and http://reference.findtarget.com/sear...age%20Halifax/
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Re: JU-88 ?

Dear gentleman,

never this is a Halifax - also not an Ju88. Note the shape of the elevator.


To compare :

Halifax silhouette

http://gb.fotolibra.com/images/previ...halifax-1.jpeg

Ju88 silhouette

http://gb.fotolibra.com/images/previ...unkers-88.jpeg


More silhouettes :

http://www.fotolibra.com/gallery/421539/germany-2/like/


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