Source for aircraft types of pre-war Luftwaffe units?

German Luftwaffe 1935-1945.
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Source for aircraft types of pre-war Luftwaffe units?

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I am trying to find out the types of aircraft flown by various Luftwaffe units in the late 1930s.

Is there a source that gives the progressive re-equipment of Luftwaffe units by type during this period?

Many thanks,

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Post by Wurger »

Hello Sid,

Have you checked out the early volumes ("The Birth of the Luftwaffe") from Classic Publications' "Classic Colors" series? The books provide aircraft specs, production dates (I think!?!), and info on the units they flew with - including identification info.

Hope that helps.

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Post by sid guttridge »

Hi Wurger,

I will look out the title next time I am up in London.

Many thanks,

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Hi sid guttridge:

You can find a good example of pre-war Luftwaffe planes in the Legion Condor, that fought in the Spanish Civil War (1936-39)

Here all the planes flown by the Condor:

Model (Number)

Arado Ar 68 (4)
Arado Ar 95 (3)
Dornier Do-17 (32)
Fieseler Fi 156 (6)
Heinkel 45 (25)
Heinkel 46 (20)
Heinkel 50 (1)
Heinkel 51 (93)
Heinkel 59 (27)
Heinkel 60(28)
Heinkel 111 (97)
Heinkel 112 (1)
Heinkel 115 (2)
Henschel 123 (18)
Henschel 126 (8)
Ju W-34 (6)
Junkers 52(67)
Junkers 86 (5)
Junkers 87 (12)
Klemm Kl 32 (4)
Messerschmit Bf-108 (5)
Messerschmit Bf 109 (139)

Total: 610 planes
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Henschel Hs 123
built to a 1933 requirement ended production in 1939
At the out break of war in Sept.'39 only II.(S)/LG 2 was still equipped with the aircraft. They used it in the polish and french campaign. Was still flying it during the invasion of the Balkins in 1941. II.(S)/LG 2 was redesignated II./SG2 and was still flying the Hs 123 when it was withdrawn from service in mid-1944.
I got this info from Aircraft of World War II by Francis K. Mason
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Re: Source for aircraft types of pre-war Luftwaffe units?

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Hello to all :D; talking about the fighters ................

Heinkels of the J. / 88 in Spain.

However the He-112 is subject to controversy since according to sources one reads the 5-1 would be the V3, V4 or V6.

Source: http://www.ebay.ch/itm/111892250116
http://www.ebay.es/itm/351641686921

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Biplane aircraft He-51B-1 (this type of hunting was the first to reach the ring); in this case I think are the 4.J / 88 ..................................... .....
Biplane aircraft He-51B-1 (this type of hunting was the first to reach the ring); in this case I think are the 4.J / 88 ..................................... .....
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The He-112 V? 5-1 during its stay played the role of ground attack aircraft, earning the nickname of can opener for destroying three tanks and one armored train....................
The He-112 V? 5-1 during its stay played the role of ground attack aircraft, earning the nickname of can opener for destroying three tanks and one armored train....................
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Hello to all :D; pictures again................

Heinkels of the J. / 88 in Spain.

Source: http://www.ebay.ch/itm/111892250116
http://www.ebay.es/itm/351641686921

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Biplanes He-51B-1 (this fighter was the first to reach the front); in this case of the 4. J / 88....................
Biplanes He-51B-1 (this fighter was the first to reach the front); in this case of the 4. J / 88....................
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The He-112 5-1, it was used as ground attack aircraft, earning the nickname of can opener for destroying three tanks and one armored train....................
The He-112 5-1, it was used as ground attack aircraft, earning the nickname of can opener for destroying three tanks and one armored train....................
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Hello to all :D; more fighters ................

J. / 88 in Spain.

Source: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Foto-Jagd-Flugze ... 1963188348

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Maintenance of the engine of a Bf-109 B ?? of the LC in Spanish soil..............................................
Maintenance of the engine of a Bf-109 B ?? of the LC in Spanish soil..............................................
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Bf-109E in the airfield Leon - La Virgen del Camino...........................
Bf-109E in the airfield Leon - La Virgen del Camino...........................
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Hello to all :D; more................

Stukas in the 5.J/88 in Spain.

Source: https://reibert.info/threads/legion-kon ... ndor.30929

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A Ju-87A Stuka on the ground at La Cenia.....................................................
A Ju-87A Stuka on the ground at La Cenia.....................................................
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Ju-87A Stuka Code 29-3, on its undercarriage had the emblem of Jolanthe.........................................
Ju-87A Stuka Code 29-3, on its undercarriage had the emblem of Jolanthe.........................................
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Hello to all :D; more................

He-112 in Spain.

Source: https://reibert.info/threads/legion-kon ... 929/page-3

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Refuelling a He-112.............................................
Refuelling a He-112.............................................
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Re: Source for aircraft types of pre-war Luftwaffe units?

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Hello to all :D; more fighters ................

Bf-109 B.

Source: In the picture.

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A Bf-109 B-2..................................<br />Aces of the Legion Condor. Robert Forsyth
A Bf-109 B-2..................................
Aces of the Legion Condor. Robert Forsyth
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