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“Mosquitos over Berlin” – the “little brother” has arrived

Ever since I published the German version of “Mosquitos über Berlin”, the story of the Messerschmitt Me 262 Night Fighters, Kurt Welter and 10./NJG 11, I was asked if there would be an English version. And my initial answer was … Continue reading

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Jagdgeschwader 3 – A Loss in July 1941

Last year, when I wrote my short eBook on Jagdgeschwader 3 in the early days of “Operation Barbarossa”, I also tried to include as much information in the losses that I could possibly find. However, one thing was in short … Continue reading

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The Writing has started

For quite a while now, I have been collecting data and photos to create an updated version of a Stuka unit’s history: Sturzkampfgeschwader 77. I know there is “some stuff” out there but as always, I have a long-time goal: … Continue reading

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StG 77 in the early days of “Operation Barbarossa”

There are few photos of Stuka operations that can be dated so clearly as this set of two – taken by a propaganda company. Both are labeled August 23, 1941. However, despite clear and authentic evidence in the caption, we … Continue reading

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“Mosquitos über Berlin” covered by FalkeEins – The Luftwaffe Blog

Over the past few weeks, I had regular contact with Neil over at FalkeEins, one of the leading Luftwaffe Blog site. Neil was kind enough to pick up the topic of Mosquitos, Messerschmitt Me 262 Night Fightgers, and the Nachtjagd … Continue reading

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