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    Default Aircraft over Malta 1940/42.

    As promised here are the dates and aircraft for the British in Malta.


    Royal Air Force units operating over Malta.

    First period. June 1940- February 1942.

    FIGHTERS
    Aircraft SQUADRON From To
    Sea Gladiators 261(Flight) June 40. Oct 40.
    Hurricane 1. 261 Aug 40. May 41.
    Fulmer1. 806 Detatchment Jan 41. Mar 41.
    Hurricane 1, 11A,B,C. 185 May 41. Feb 42.
    Hurricanes 11,B,C. 469 Renumbered 1260 June 41. Feb 42.
    Fulmar 1. 800 (part) May 41. Nov 41.
    Hurricanes 11,B,C. 242 (part) Nov 41. Feb 42.
    Hurricanes 11,B,C. 605 (part) Nov 41 Feb 42

    STRIKE FIGHTERS
    Aircraft SQUADRON From To
    Beaufighter 1s 252 Detatchment May 41.
    Beaufighter 1s 252/272 Detatchment Jul 41. Aug 41.
    Beaufighter 1s 272 Detatchment Aug 41 Sept 41.
    Blenheim IVF 113 Detatchment Sept 41
    Beaufighter 1s 252 Detatchment Dec 41.

    Bomber units serving in Malta 1940/42
    Aircraft. Squadron. Various periods throughout.
    Wellingtons 148, 37, 38, 221,104,40. Arranged in order of arrival.
    Blenheims IV 21, 139, 82, 110, 105,107, 18.
    Swordfish 830 FAA.
    Albacores 828 FAA.


    There were also a number of Short Sunderlands and Walrus aircraft throughout this period.


    Royal Air Force Operating over Malta.
    Second period. March- November 1942.
    Aircraft SQUADRON From To
    Spitfire V 249 Mar 42 Nov 42
    Hurricane 11B,C 126 Mar 42 Nov 42
    Spitfire V Mar 42 Nov 42
    Hurricane 11B,C 185 Mar 42 Nov 42
    Spitfire V Mar 42 Nov 42
    Hurricane 11B,C 1435 Flight Mar 42 Nov 42
    Beaufighter 1 Mar 42 Aug 42
    Hurricane 11C 229 Mar 42 May 42
    Spitfire V 601 Apr 42 June 42
    Spitfire V 603 Apr 42 July 42
    Spitfire V 229 (Reformed) Aug 42 Nov 42
    Spitfire V 1435 (Reformed July 42 Nov 42
    Beaufighter 1 89 (Det) June 42 Nov 42
    NB. 242 and 605 Squadrons amalgamated into 185 Squadron in March 1942. 229 and 1435 Squadrons reformed mainly from 603 Squadron personnel.


    STRIKE FIGHTERS
    Aircraft SQUADRON From To
    Beaufighter 1s 252 Detatchment May 41.
    Beaufighter 1s 252/272 Detatchment Jul 41. Aug 41.
    Beaufighter 1s 272 Detatchment Aug 41 Sept 41.
    Blenheim IVF 113 Detatchment Sept 41
    Beaufighter 1s 252 Detatchment Dec 41.

    Bomber units serving in Malta 1940/42
    Aircraft. Squadron. Various periods throughout.
    Wellingtons 148, 37, 38, 221,104,40. Arranged in order of arrival.
    Blenheims IV 21, 139, 82, 110, 105,107, 18.
    Swordfish 830 FAA.
    Albacores 828 FAA.




    Main Regia Aeronautica units operating over Malta June 40-Feb 41.
    1a Divisone Area CT
    Fighters STORMO Gruppo
    Fiat CR32, CR42 1o CT 17o, 57o
    Machi C 200 1o CT 6o Autonomo
    3a Divisone Area BT
    Bombers
    Savoia S-79 11o BT 33o, 34o
    Savoia S-79 34o BT 52o,53o
    Savoia S-79 41o BT 59o, 60o
    11a Divisone Area BT
    Savoia S-79 30oBT 87o,90o
    Savoia S-79 36oBT 108o,109o
    Savoia S-85 (Later JU 87B) BaT 96o



    Main Regia Aeronautica units (Second Period) Malta June41/Dec41
    1a Divisone Area CT
    AIRCRAFT STORMO Gruppo
    Savoia S-79 (Left Aug) 30o BT 87o, 90o.
    Savoia S-79 10o BT 30o, 32o.
    Fiat BR20M 43o BT 31o, 99o.
    Fiat CR42 23o Gruppo Autonomo CT.
    Macchi C200 7o Gruppo CT.
    Junkers J87B 101o Gruppo Ba’T
    Savoia S79 Sil 278a Squadriglia AutAS
    Savoia S79 Sil 282a Squadriglia AutAS
    Macchi C200 54o CT 10o, 16o.
    Cant Z.1007bis(From Aug) 9o BT 29o, 33o.
    Macchi C202(From Sept) 4o CT 9o, 10o.
    Fiat BR20M (From Oct) 3o BT 116o


    Main Regia Aeronautica units (Third Period) Malta 1942.
    1a Divisone Area CT
    AIRCRAFT STORMO Gruppo
    Macchi C202(April-May) 4o CT 9o, 10o.
    Macchi C202(From June) 51o CT 20o, 155o.
    Macchi C200-202(To July) 54o CT 7o. 160.
    Macchi C200 153o CT
    Reggiane Re 2001 2o CT
    Reggiane Re 2001 22o CT
    Savoia S84 7o BT 4o, 25o.
    Cant Z.1007bis 9o BT 29o, 33o.
    Fiat BR20M 88o
    Fiat BR20M 116o
    Savoia S79 10o BT 30o, 32o.
    Savoia S79 sil 132o AS
    Junkers J87B(July only) 101o Ba'T
    Junkers J87B 102o Ba'T



    Main Luftwaffe Units over Malta. January / June 1941
    AIRCRAFT UNIT
    JU 87B Stukageschwader2/1,11 gruppen.
    HeinkelHe111H Kampfgeschwader 26. 11Gruppe.
    Junkers JU 88A Lehrgeschwader 1. Stab,11, 111 Gruppen
    Junkers JU 88A (From Feb) Kampfgeschwader 30, 111Gruppe.
    Messerschmitt BF 110 Zerstorergeschwader 26.111Gruppe
    Messerschmitt BF109E (From Feb) Jagdgeschwader 26. 7 Staffel
    Messerschmitt BF109E (May only) Jagdgeschwader 27. 111Gruppe
    Junkers JU88D 1(F)121



    Main Luftwaffe Units over Malta. Dec 41/ May 1942
    AIRCRAFT UNIT
    Junkers JU 88A Kampfgeschwader 54, 1Gruppe.
    Junkers JU 88A Kampfgeschwader 77 . 11, 111 Gruppen.
    Junkers JU 88A Kustenfliegergruppe 506.
    Junkers JU 88A Kampfgruppe 806
    Junkers 87B (Later 87D) Stukageschwader 3. Stab 1, 11, 111 Gruppen.
    Messerschmitt BF109F Jagdgeschwader 53. Stab 1, 11, 111 Gruppen.
    Messerschmitt BF109F Jagdgeschwader 3. 11Gruppe.
    Junkers JU 88C Nachtjagdgeschwader 2. 1Gruppe.
    Messerschmitt BF 110 Zerstorergeschwader 26. (Part) 111Gruppe.
    Junkers 88D 1(F)121



    Main Luftwaffe Units over Malta. July- August 42.
    AIRCRAFT UNIT
    Messerschmitt BF109F Jagdgeschwader 53. Stab, 11Gruppe.
    Messerschmitt BF109F Jagdgeschwader 77. 1Gruppe.
    Junkers JU 88A (Became 1/KG 77) Kustenfliegergruppe 606.
    Junkers JU 88A (Became 111/KG54) Kampfgruppe 806.
    Junkers JU 88A Kampfgeschwader Stab, 11, 111 Gruppen.
    Junkers JU 88D 1(F)121


    Main Luftwaffe Units over Malta. Final Period October42.
    AIRCRAFT UNIT
    Messerschmitt BF109F/G Jagdgeschwader 27. 1Gruppe.
    Messerschmitt BF109F/G Jagdgeschwader 53. Stab 1,11, 111Gruppen.
    Messerschmitt BF109F/G Jagdgeschwader 77. 1Gruppe.
    Junkers JU 88A Kampfgeschwader 54. Stab, 1, 111 Gruppen.
    Junkers JU 88A Kampfgeschwader 77.Stab,1,11,111 Gruppen.
    Junkers JU 88A Lehrgeschwader 1. 11Gruppe.
    Heinkel He111H Kampfgeschwader 100. (Part)
    Junkers JU 87D (Did not operate) Stukageschwader 3. 11 Gruppe
    Junkers JU 88D 1(F)121
    Messerschmitt BF109E/F (Late Oct only) Schlachtgeschwader 2. 1Gruppe.


    Rob.
    Last edited by Flying Officer Kyte; 12-05-2014 at 01:11. Reason: add ons.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Surprised to see no spitfires.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    The First Spitfire V arrived in March 42 Neil.
    That will be in the next section after the Italians and Germans which I really need to get done before January so that we can play 41.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    This is an amazing list, Rob!
    Thanks for this.

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    Nice source of information, Rob. Thanks for sharing. Just for the sake of clarification, did you mean Hurricane 11 as Hurricane II (two)?

    And question concerning Gladiators? Were there only Sea Gladiators, or other models as well? Or maybe it's just not clear?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Thunderbolt View Post
    Nice source of information, Rob. Thanks for sharing. Just for the sake of clarification, did you mean Hurricane 11 as Hurricane II (two)?

    And question concerning Gladiators? Were there only Sea Gladiators, or other models as well? Or maybe it's just not clear?
    Yes the Hurricanes were Hurricane II (two)
    Only Sea Gladiators were present on Malta, although flown by members of the R.A.F.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    Yes the Hurricanes were Hurricane II (two)
    Only Sea Gladiators were present on Malta, although flown by members of the R.A.F.
    Rob.
    Well It depends, the original Hal Far flight consisted of `aquired` Sea Gladiators but later on as well as Hurricanes some standard Gladiators found their way onto the island from Egypt as reinforcements.
    Dont know much about how they were used or how long they lasted though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rabbit 3 View Post
    Well It depends, the original Hal Far flight consisted of `aquired` Sea Gladiators but later on as well as Hurricanes some standard Gladiators found their way onto the island from Egypt as reinforcements.
    Dont know much about how they were used or how long they lasted though.
    Any chance of getting info on those Glads Robert, because not one of my books mentions them. I would really like to track them and their pilots down to fill in my record.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Italian units to Feb 41 now added.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    Any chance of getting info on those Glads Robert, because not one of my books mentions them. I would really like to track them and their pilots down to fill in my record.
    Rob.
    Ciao Rob,

    don't know if this is what you are looking for but on pag. 13 of "Profile Pubblications - The Gloster Gladiators - Number 98" there is this info:

    Fleet Air Arm Units: (...); No.802 Squadron, H.M.S. Glorious: N5532, N5539 (shipping protection duties, Indian Ocean, 12/39), N5532-N5534 (Kalafrana, Malta, 12/4/40; to Scapa Flow, 4/40). Aircraft allocated to Kalafrana, Malta 5/39: N5518-N5535; the following aircraft assembled and issued to Hal Far Fighter Flight, 1940: N5519, N5520, N5523, N5524, N5529, N5531, and used in operations from Hal Far, Luqa and Ta Kali, 6-7/40; following aircraft used for spares: N5518, N5521, N5522, N5525-N5528, N5530; (...)

    Mau

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    Cheers Mau.
    These first were in fact the bunch which included Faith, Hope, Charity, and unknown spare which all flew plus two used for spares.
    Of the second bunch most were reclaimed by the R.A.F. and shipped to Gibraltar.
    It is, however, most useful for me to be able to fill in a few of the numbers which I was missing for these, and confirm no 4 from another source.
    So great thanks for that.
    The R.A.F. question still unresolved I'm afraid.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    The first period of Luftwaffe involvement with Malta is now added. I hope to get the rest of 1942 completed in a few days time.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Luftwaffe now completed to May 42.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Italy June to December 41 now added.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Thanks, Rob. Most informative.

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    Regia Aeronautica now completed.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Luftwaffe units July August 42 now added.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Luftwaffe now completed.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    Surprised to see no spitfires.
    All the charts are now complete with the addition of the RAF second period.
    You should now find your Spitfires Neil.
    Hope you all find these charts useful.
    I will try to get them accepted for the files.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Can' wait for January when I get to use the Luftwaffe.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Great list Rob! Althought I think my campaign will have to wait until I organize the dates and get the correct planes...
    Thanks


    Nick

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    Can' wait for January when I get to use the Luftwaffe.
    Guess I'd better get my finger out and write another scenario, although Nick's very good one can be bent to fit quite a few episodes during 41.
    The main one at the start of 41 is of course the attack on Illustrious.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Luftwaffe now well established for Malta submission:
    2 x JU87
    2 x JU88
    3 x Heinkel III
    3 x JU52
    2 x ME110

    Supported by:
    2 x Fiat CR42
    1 x Macchi 2001

    Late Reserves: (To be ordered when I can get them)
    4 x ME109f
    2 x BR20
    2 x SM79
    2 Macchi 2001


    RAF/FAA: (reserves when I can get round to it: Wellingtons and Blenheims)
    4 x Hurricanes
    2 x Gloster Gladiator
    2 x Beaufighter
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Looks like a grand starting place to me Neil.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Rob with ref to your last scenario where does the Maryland fit in date wise?
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    Rob with ref to your last scenario where does the Maryland fit in date wise?
    From August 40, when there were just two of them, right through to 43. At some time during this period they were made up to a full Squadron, but I'm not sure when exactly.
    I may have to get this book.


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    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Just bought a signed copy from Amazon for Ł12
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    This may be of interest to anyone contemplating doing Malta.

    http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.co...ead.php?t=7494

    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Thanks Rob. Lots of good looking planes to paint up here!



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