A bad day for the JG 2

[Danelov]

As detail , the JG 2 was a elite unit and had some priority in the delivered of new material. Six of the eight losses were E-4s, one was a E-3 and the last a E-1.

[JG52Krupi]

I was expecting to read something on jg52 when I saw the other jg's mentioned, I heard that they were pulled from bob and sent to the east but I forgot why..

[Danelov]

About the JG 52, the Stab from August to Nov 11, 1940. Then Germany.
Used Calais Marck, Le Touquet and Coquelles.
The I./JG 52 at Coquelles from Aug 2 to Oct 31, 1940, then Germany.
The II./JG 52 a short passage, at Peuplingues from Aug 6, to Aug 18; then Jever in Germany.
The III./JG 52, a short passage at Coquelles from Jul 22 to Aug Aug 1, 1940. Then Zerbst.Too many combat losses for the III./JG 52 in so short time.

[Danelov]

The III./JG 52 losses start Jul 24, 1940. Was assigned to cover the retreat of Galland's JG 26 in return flight from escort mission for Do 17s over the Thames Estuary. The Spitfires of the 610 Sqn intercepted and cut the route of the III./JG 52 and three Bf 109s were shot down. Also, JG 26 loss three more Bf 109s. RAF loss six Spitfires and one Hurricane this day and three Spitfires in this mission. Next day Jul 25, 1940, III./JG 52 loss four more Bf 109s in combat.

[JG52Krupi]

Thanks for the info, very interesting. I tend to read up on more of the personal stories rather than those told by the figures.