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This is one time Hollywood got it right in the movie "The Longest Day"---of course the movie was based on a facts from the excellent book by the same name. Only 2 fighter aircraft were able to get airborne and attack the Normandy beaches on D-Day: Oberst Josef "Pips" Priller, Geschwader Kommodore of JG26, and his wingman. Col. Josef 'Pips' Priller: [speaking in German] Thank you, my dear Hans! You have just killed both of us! [slams down phone] Luftwaffe major: It is getting very difficult to get any sleep around here. Col. Josef 'Pips' Priller: Your prospects for a long sleep have just improved. The invasion has begun at Normandy. We are to fly there and attack with our two planes. http://members.chello.be/kurt.weygantt/worldwariiaces.index.html_josef_pips_priller.htm
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How many luftwaffe planes were there in battle of Britain?
At the start of Battle of Britain, Germay had approximately 2,600 aircraft om that front. The RAF had less than 600 fighters at that point.
Is it true that the luftwaffe used Italian aircraft and pilots under their command in the blitz on Britain if so how many men and planes lost?
It is true. There were not a lot of them but the Italians were there. See link below.
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352
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1
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None, there was no Luftwaffe opposition.
How many fighter planes did the Luftwaffe have?
At the height of wartime production the Luftwaffe had about 2,700 fighter aircraft.
How many planes were shot down in the BOMBING OF Darwin?
idk how many planes were shot down. im jot boered.
How many luftwaffe planes were there in battle of Britain?
At the start of Battle of Britain, Germay had approximately 2,600 aircraft om that front. The RAF had less than 600 fighters at that point.
How many Italian men of the regia aeronautica units that participated in the battle of Britain operating luftwaffe aircraft under Italian command were there total and how many planes used how long?
A book has been written on this called the Chianti warriors or Chianti Raiders or similar titles. they were Italian airmen seconded to the Luftwaffe, essentially.
Is it true that the luftwaffe used Italian aircraft and pilots under their command in the blitz on Britain if so how many men and planes lost?
It is true. There were not a lot of them but the Italians were there. See link below.
How many planes did erich hartmann shoot down?
352
How many fighters did the Luftwaffe have?
At the height of wartime production the Luftwaffe had about 2,700 fighter aircraft.
What is Battle of Brittan?
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How many planes did Rene Fonk shoot down?
25 HAHAHA
How many planes did Andrew beauchamp-proctor shoot down?
54
How many planes were shot down in the World War 2?
100,000
