I hope someone here can help me out with some information on this.
During the Kursk battle, 'Ju-52 Communications Aircraft' where apparently used to control and coordinate air operations during the battle. Especially those that had to do with direct ground unit support missions, as in the situation of support for the II SS Pz Korps.
So, I've been searching but can't find a specific model / version designation for this aircraft. Also if anyone has specifics as to the 'communications' equipment specific to this variant it would be very helpful. I've seen references to these types used in other situations, but can't find any specifics on the plane itself. It certainly isn't what we think of when talking about an AWACS today, but it was a start. So, how much of a start? The configuration and details about its equipment should help in understanding more about that.
My thanks to anyone who can supply more info on the plane or its use / deployment.
Dennis
During the Kursk battle, 'Ju-52 Communications Aircraft' where apparently used to control and coordinate air operations during the battle. Especially those that had to do with direct ground unit support missions, as in the situation of support for the II SS Pz Korps.
So, I've been searching but can't find a specific model / version designation for this aircraft. Also if anyone has specifics as to the 'communications' equipment specific to this variant it would be very helpful. I've seen references to these types used in other situations, but can't find any specifics on the plane itself. It certainly isn't what we think of when talking about an AWACS today, but it was a start. So, how much of a start? The configuration and details about its equipment should help in understanding more about that.
My thanks to anyone who can supply more info on the plane or its use / deployment.
Dennis