March 1944: He 177s for I./KG 40

From IB to Technical Officer on 24/3:

We report taking over He 177 A-3 No. 535573, F8+DK from IV./KG 40 and handing over He 177 A-5, 550039 to 8./KG 100 on 23/3.

Notes:

1)

Source is almost certain above from (Roman) I./KG 40.

2)

See T/128/40 dated 9/3 for evidence of the location of III./KG 100 in the area of Fliegerdivision 2.

3)

Compare also T/133/26 and 43 for a possible connection between KG 100 and He 177 aircraft.

Report addressed to Technical Officer, signed IB, dated 30/3:

Unit reports following additions to strength on 30/3:

He 117 A-3:

No. 535752

F8+MK

from 8./KG 100

No. 535682

F8+NK

from (Roman) II./KG 40

from (Roman) II./KG 40

Notes:

1)

Source believes above to KG 40 from (Roman) I./KG 40.

2)

On 24/3, (Roman) I./KG 40 reported handing over one He 177 A-5 to 8./KG 100 and receiving one He 177 A-3 from IV./KG 40.