Friday 2010-06-25 Dev. update and Discussion Thread

[KOM.Nausicaa]

Originally Posted by Zorin

Only that they didn't operate He111 during BoB.

That depends how you define "BoB". The Germans understanding of that is very different. KG 51 operated He 111 at least early in Summer '40 and at shipping raids in the channel were conducted from mid May on.

[Zorin]

Stab = relocated to Paris with Ju 88 by 20.6.40

I. = converted to Ju 88 by 10.5.40

II. = set-up with Ju 88

III. = converted to Ju 88 by 20.6.40

IV. = set-up with Ju 88

Now, with BoB beginning in July 1940, there is no chance to see a He111 of KG 51 during this campaign.

[KOM.Nausicaa]

Originally Posted by Zorin

Stab = relocated to Paris with Ju 88 by 20.6.40

I. = converted to Ju 88 by 10.5.40

II. = set-up with Ju 88

III. = converted to Ju 88 by 20.6.40

IV. = set-up with Ju 88

Now, with BoB beginning in July 1940, there is no chance to see a He111 of KG 51 during this campaign.

Zorin -- I am very knowledgable about the BoB. Just to say this first.
The BoB beginning in July (10th) is very much a british definition. You will find very different view in Germany. Anti-shipping raids were conducted immediately after and even during the French campaign, and yes, 51 was equipped with He 111 during that time, until almost end june 40.