T-Stoff was stored in one main and two smaller auxiliary tanks. [citation needed] The commander of the first task force estimated that the bombers would not be able to climb over the clouds and elected to fly under them at 17,000 feet (5,000 m), increasing the vulnerability of the bombers to fighter attacks. On the 21st of April Olejnik had an accident during a forced landing where he spent some time in hospital thereafter. Messerschmitt officials maintained barracks at the concentration camp to oversee the work being done by the inmates. Im KZ Flossenbrg, das gegen Kriegsende auf dem Gebiet der heutigen Kleinstadt Neutraubling auch noch das KZ-Auenlager Obertraubling unterhielt, mussten ber 5200 und im KZ Gusen mehrere Tausend Hftlinge in Zwangsarbeit Flugzeugkomponenten zusammenbauen, wobei die Endmontage der Kampfjger weiterhin in Regensburg und Obertraubling vorgenommen wurde. 1943 waren diese Werke die zweitgrte Produktionssttte fr einmotorige Jagdflugzeuge in Europa. After a number of attempts to get permission to flight test the Me 163, she was finally allowed to do so at the end of 1942. by phylo_roadking 30 Apr 2009, 23:58, Post [acesflyinghigh.wordpress.com]Close-up view of the Me 163 cockpit and instruments. More test flights were carried out until mid-March 1944 when they had to be temporarily stopped. Maj.Gen. plane 4 1/2 hours after the plant had been attacked by B-17's of the 8th A.F. For example on the 16th March, an Me 163 managed to damage another Mosquito on a reconnaissance mission. From this point on Messerschmitt became a favorite of the Nazi party, as much for his designs as his political abilities and the factory location in southern Germany away from the "clumping" of aviation firms on the northern coast. Messerschmitt AG ( German pronunciation: [msmt]) was a German share-ownership limited, aircraft manufacturing corporation named after its chief designer Willy Messerschmitt from mid-July 1938 onwards, and known primarily for its World War II fighter aircraft, in particular the Bf 109 and Me 262. These typically were fitted with narrow main wheels, the small upper wing bulges and the new streamlined cowl to accomodate the larger supercharger and modified engine mounts. Die 8. For this reason, the pilot had to endure altitude chamber training and had a specially designed diet. The Me 163, despite its small number, proved to be a shock to the Allies pilots. [10], Folgen fr die Infrastruktur in Regensburg, Zahlenangaben wahrscheinlich einschlielich Zwangsarbeitern und Kriegsgefangenen, https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Messerschmitt_GmbH&oldid=226704177, Wehr- und Rstungswirtschaft im Nationalsozialismus, Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike, Baubeschrnkungen fr den gesamten Stadtwesten wegen Verlust von Baugelnde und Erweiterung des Flugplatzes, Verknappung von Verbrauchsgtern und Preiserhhungen, Mangel an Arbeitskrften, besonders bei Facharbeitern, aber auch bei Behrden, Die hohe Gefhrdung als Angriffsziel fr Bombenangriffe machte die Stationierung von Flaktruppen ntig. [citation needed] The field order for the mission specified that the B-17s would fly at altitudes between 23,000 and 26,500 feet (7,000-8,000 m), but approaching the coast of the Netherlands at 13:30, it was confronted with developing cloud masses not present earlier in the day. At the wings trailing edges, ailerons were placed, which the pilot used for pitch and roll. During his flight, he attempted twice to attack Allied bombers but failed to properly engage them. Die Siedlung war ca. Woods, VIII Fighter Command transcription of 17 August 43, pp.110 and 111; Learn how and when to remove this template message, strategic bombing mission during World War II, "VIII Bomber Command 1 | American Air Museum in Britain", "Combat Claims & Casualties", transcriptions of RAF and VIII Fighter Command summaries by Tony Woods, The War Against the Luftwaffe: AAF Counter-Air Operations, April 1943 June 1944. 36% of the capital was provided by the Bank fr Handel und Industrie, Berlin, 30% by MAN AG and 34% by Hermann Bachstein, Berlin. Messerschmitt sold the Regensburg works to Fend who, with brake and hub supplier Valentin Knott, formed Fahrzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH Regensburg (FMR) to continue production of the KR200 and his other vehicles. [citation needed], On 6 June 1968, Messerschmitt AG merged with the small civil engineering and civil aviation firm Blkow, becoming Messerschmitt-Blkow. Details of the company were recorded in the Commercial Register with an equity capital of RM1,000,000 on 7 March 1916. The wings were quite simple in design, consisting of two spars covered in 8 mm thick fabric. Its achilles heel was its dangerous and volatile fuel from which a number of planes and pilot lives were lost. To split the German defense, these raids were supposed to occur simultaneously, with the Regensburg force landing at airfields in North Africa. Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. [acesflyinghigh.wordpress.com]The fuel load consisted of 1040 liters (229 gallons) of T-Stoff and 492 liters of C-Stoff. Thanks to this, the replacement of damaged parts or even the whole engine could be done relatively quickly. Nach den Bombardierungen des Regensburger Werks bekamen die beiden DEST-Standorte besonders groe Bedeutung und realisierten bereits im Laufe des Jahres 1944 35% der Gesamtproduktion der Messerschmitt GmbH.[1]. In addition the mission length for the Regensburg force was anticipated to be of eleven hours' duration, so that commanders had only a 90-minute "window" in which to launch the mission and still allow the 4th Bombardment Wing B-17s to reach North Africa in daylight. In July 1944, 1./JG 400 received permission to make combat flights. While the Messerschmitt name and insignia were used on the car, a separate company, incorporated as Regensburger Stahl- und Metallbau GmbH, was created to manufacture and market the . Another crash-landed in Italy and five more were forced down by lack of fuel into the Mediterranean Sea. Alle Straen der Siedlung waren benannt nach toten Mrtyrern der SA und die zugehrige Schule war nach dem toten Sturmfhrer der SA Horst Wessel benannt. This caused further delays in training operations, until August 23rd. [1], Nach den heftigen Luftangriffen Ende 1943 und Anfang 1944, bei denen auch Kasernengebude der Flakartillerie zerstrt wurden, kooperierte der Messerschmitt-Konzern zur Aufrechterhaltung der hohen, kriegswichtigen Produktionszahlen von Jagdflugzeugen mit der Deutschen Erd- und Steinwerke GmbH (DEST). Find Nazi Messerschmitt stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. 40,000 inmates from Spain, Italy, Poland, Slovenia, France, Russia, Hungarian Jews and twenty other nationalities were murdered during the production of these aircraft at KZ Gusen. Von den 146 ohne Begleitschutz angreifenden Bombern erreichten ca. Regensburg was home to both a Messerschmitt Bf 109 aircraft factory and an oil refinery, which were bombed by the Allies on August 17, 1943, in the Schweinfurt-Regensburg mission, . It was known in Japan as J8M1 Shuri (Rigorous Sword). In an attempt to increase the Me 163s performance, Junkers cooperated with Dr. Lippisch. To avoid concentrating the production in one location, given the Allied bombing campaign, Junkers dispersed it across numerous smaller companies. Found this aerial photo of the Regensburg site. Free shipping for many products! Etwa 500 KZ-Hftlinge wurden in KZ-Auenlager Plattling als Zwangsarbeiter bei der Errichtung eines Testflughafens eingesetzt. The actual responsibility of building these was given to Messerschmitt production plants at Regensburg with assembly at Obertraubling. On the 11th of September, a single Me 163 attacked and destroyed a lone B-17. Click here for frequently asked questions regarding items permitted inside the museum. It is from there that the Me 163s attempted to intercept a huge Allied air formation of some 766 bombers, supported with over 14 groups of cover fighters. The crews of the Me 163 were often instructed to destroy their own aircraft to prevent them from falling into the enemys hands, but despite this, the Allies managed to capture a number of intact Me 163. The same thing had happened with the aircraft from the predecessor company run by Gustav Otto. Due to extensive Allied Air Force activity near EKdo 16s base of operation, the unit began the process of relocating its aircraft to Anklam. In comparison to its predecessor, the Me 163B offered a number of improvements to its design and shape. Donald Miller states: "LeMay's force was expected to take the brunt of the German counteroffensive, allowing the Schweinfurt armada to proceed to the target with only light resistance. And in the UK, RAF, Science and National Museum of Flight. That is until it ran out of fuel, at that point it was completely helpless and could only glide back to base. Ransom and H.H. Founded in 1999. I have all of these wagon sets - from Liliput, Marklin, and Trix - of transported and disassembled Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighters (plus the new 2009 Marklin releases on order) and have nowhere for these train consists to originate. During this attack, several Me 163s were damaged. In addition, a FuG 25 IFF (identification friend or foe) transmitter and receiver was installed. Few more are in the USA Flying Heritage Collection, National Museum of the USAF, and Smithsonian National Air and Space Museums. Each of these was tasked with the delivery and production of parts before being finally assembled at Brandenburg-Briest. Otherwise, Nada. Slave labour was provided by inmates of the brutal KZ Gusen I and Gusen II camps, and by inmates from nearby Mauthausen concentration camp, all located near the St. Gorgen quarries. I could simply freelance a building, but I would like to be somewhat realistic and have a structure (or series of structures) that would be reminiscent of the original. Freeman states that the gunners' claims were later reduced to 148, and that actual German loss was "only 27 fighters". This Me 163 is in the process of being refueled. On the 1st of September 1944, the production of the Me 163 was officially handed over to Junkers. In the Flossenbuerg factory of the DEST the Messerschmitt Company produced parts for the ME 109 fighter plane. Without escort for much of the mission, the bombers faced wave after wave of, All visitors may be screened with a metal detector upon entry. Another purpose that this unit had to fulfill was the training of new pilots for the Me 163. At dawn of August 17, after airmen had gone to their airplanes, England was covered in fog. Once again, further delays due to the slow delivery of engines postponed production until March of 1942. [acesflyinghigh.wordpress.com]The Me 163 utilized an auxiliary landing gear unit. - Knives For the "Black Thursday" second bombing of Schweinfurt on 14 October, see, Sources vary as the number lost. Ultimately, for the main production version, the HWK (Helmuth Walter Kiel) 109-509A rocket engine was chosen. - Alcohol Aboard aircraft that safely returned to base, 7 aircrew were killed, with another 21 wounded. At this stage, the Germans were replacing the R II 209 rocket engines with the modified RII 211. Preserved photographs seem to indicate that these precautions were not always strictly adhered to. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Dort wurde ab Ende 1944 im grten funktionsfhigen Messerschmitt-Werk in einer durch die Oberbayerische Forschungsanstalt in Oberammergau konzertierten Aktion noch in groem Stil die Serienproduktion des Strahlflugzeugs Me 262 (Rumpfwerk und Vorflgel) begonnen. 84", was flown on the anniversary of the first daylight raid by the Eighth Air Force.[5]. These initial training flights were carried out using two-seater gliders. While the number of some 400 aircraft built seems significant, in reality only a dozen or so aircraft were ever used at any given time in combat. Although the A.P. Discussions on all (non-biographical) aspects of the Luftwaffe air units and general discussions on the Luftwaffe. The mission was an ambitious plan to cripple the German aircraft industry; it was also known as the "double-strike mission" because it entailed two large forces of bombers attacking separate targets in order to disperse fighter reaction by the Luftwaffe. In Regensburg, all six main workshops of the Messerschmitt factory were destroyed or severely damaged, as were many supporting structures including the final assembly shop. Then, in May of the same year, when the Italian-born investor was able to acquire BMW's engine business from Knorr-Bremse AG, nothing more stood in the way of a merger between the aircraft company BFW and the engine builders BMW. On that day, another accident led to the death of a pilot and the loss of yet another aircraft. Photograph of the fighter assembly factory of Messerschmidt at Regensburg taken by an R.A.F. An Me 163B is engaging Allied B-17 bombers. They also produced the DFS-designed Me 163 Komet, the first rocket-powered design to enter service. by dmeephd 01 May 2009, 13:46, Post Open9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. By the time the fog had sufficiently cleared over the Midlands, the Regensburg force had already reached the coast of the Netherlands, which indicated that reacting German fighters would have sufficient time to land, replenish, and attack the second task force. This aircraft was equipped with the experimental SG 500 Jagdfaust and managed to shoot down a British Lancaster bomber. In 1942, 800 prisoners worked in the "Messerschmitt squad 2004" and by 1944 it had risen . These included the Me 262 and the He 280. 1980 an das ehemalige Messerschmitt-Werk. [note 8] While the battle resulted in a German victory, the scale and range of the American operation, along with the British-led Operation Hydra (1943) in the same day, shocked the German air command; the stress contributed to the suicide of Luftwaffe Chief of Staff Hans Jeschonnek the next day. While its speed was great, its maximum burn time for the engine was only slightly longer than 7 minutes, however this capability could be stretched by the pilots ability to switch the engine on and off throughout the flight. Am 15. Weapons are not permitted including pocket knives and firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons. Erst in der letzten Kriegsphase, als kein Treibstoff mehr verfgbar war und Straen zerstrt waren, brach das Betriebsnetz zusammen.[1]. Deshalb wurde in den Jahren 1939 bis 1941 fr die Flakartillerie im Sden der Stadt zwischen der heutigen Galgenbergstrae und dem Unterislinger Weg eine Kaserne erbaut, die nach dem Krieg den Namen. [1][2][4] Three P-47 Thunderbolts of the 56th Fighter Group and two RAF Spitfires were shot down attempting to protect the Schweinfurt force. At that time, and in conjunction with the Pointblank Directive to destroy the Luftwaffe in preparation for Operation Overlord, the B-17 force had expanded fourfold and was organized into the 1st and 4th Bombardment Wings (which due to their large size would soon be re-designated Bomb Divisions). Since World War I aircraft were largely built from wood to keep their weight down, BFW was equipped with the very latest joinery plant. It was to be powered by HWK 109-509A-2 and HWK 509C engines. 27 Jun 1944. The overall length of the task force was too great for effective fighter support. The unit was by that time being renamed to Jagdgeschwader 1./JG 400 and stationed at Deelen. Cammann (2010) Jagdgeschwader 400, Osprey publishing. April 1945 die Flugzeuge Bf 109 und Me 262 fertiggestellt und eingeflogen bzw. Weitere industrielle Arbeitspltze gab es in der Stadt nicht und Bemhungen zur Ansiedlung von Betrieben waren erfolglos geblieben. In Stollen der unterirdischen Produktionsanlagen von B8 Bergkristall waren zeitweise 6000 KZ-Hftlinge des KZ Gusen II beim Bau und bis zu 8500 Hftlinge in der dort seit Oktober 1944 anlaufenden Groserienproduktion fr Rumpfwerk 262 eingesetzt. During May, a number of unsuccessful combat flights with the Me 163 were undertaken. Die grten Auswirkungen fr die Stadt ergaben sich, weil fr die Produktion im neuen Flugzeugwerk tausende meist hoch qualifizierte neue Arbeitskrfte bentigt wurden, die vor Ort nicht verfgbar waren und deshalb mit ihren Familien von auerhalb zuziehen mussten. by Jon G. 01 May 2009, 00:19, Post Theater Censor ETOUSA. A forum community dedicated to Model train and railway owners and enthusiasts. Given the previous success, of destroying 5 enemy bombers with a limited number of available Me 163, attempts were made to increase the number of squadrons with 20 aircraft. Im Sommer 1938 wurden die Muttergesellschaft Bayerische Flugzeugwerke umbenannt in MesserschmittAG. These units were renamed in November or December 1944 to 5. and 6./JG 400. [28], Albert Speer reported an immediate 34 percent loss of production,[29][note 7] but both the production shortfall and the actual loss of bearings were made up for by extensive surpluses found throughout Germany in the aftermath of the raid. Die Zahl der Mitarbeiter wuchs von 6.429 Ende 1941 auf ca. But this situation would be rare given the fact that Me 163 was a short-range and unique interceptor that operated on its own without support from other aircraft. Note the brightly colored nose. At approximately 15:30 German fighters renewed their attacks, concentrating now on damaged bombers. B. Direktor Karl Linder oder Generalstabs-Ingenieur Roluf Lucht, regelmig zwischen Regensburg und St. Georgen. At their disposal, there were 2 prototypes, 7 gliders and 11 fully operational Me 163 aircraft. Oktober 2022 um 21:28 Uhr bearbeitet. Z-Stoff was an aqueous solution of calcium permanganate. From this point forward all aircraft built would be transported to Bad Zwischenahn near Oldenburg. Plans Made for a Simultaneous Attack on Two Targets In order to help the ground crew with repairs, the fuselage was specially designed to contain a large number of removable panels. The volatile nature of its fuel, occasionally lead to accidents and explosions, losing aircraft in the process, but more importantly the vital pilots. The first of Fend's vehicles to enter production at Messerschmitt's Regensburg factory was the KR175. Juli 1936 wurde als Tochtergesellschaft der Messerschmitt AG Augsburg die Bayerische Flugzeugwerke Regensburg GmbH gegrndet. Its fuselage was constructed of metal, while the wings were wood. Once the first prototype was available, it was flight-tested as a glider by Heini Dittmar in late June, or May of 1942, depending on the source. The remaining ground personnel from the I/.J.G.400 were dispatched to the East to fight as infantry in Bavaria. This, in theory, would increase the overall production and avoid potentially being targeted by Allied bombers. The development of the rocket engines was very slow and plagued with many setbacks, especially the limited production of fuel, which eventually led to huge delays in the Me 163 production. Nach der Machtergreifung der NSDAP ergaben sich jedoch neue Mglichkeiten zur Ansiedlung von Industriebetrieben in Regensburg, denn in dem von der neuen Hitler-Regierung am 18. After being postponed several times by unfavorable weather, the operation, known within the Eighth Air Force as "Mission No. 84 was a strike by 376 bombers of 16 bomb groups against German heavy industry well beyond the range of escorting fighters. In Augsburg und Umgebung mussten etliche tausend KZ-Hftlinge zunchst im KZ-Auenlager Haunstetten, ab April 1944 im KZ-Auenlager Augsburg-Pfersee des Auenlagerkomplex Schwaben des Konzentrationslagers Dachau Zwangsarbeit leisten, fr Flugzeuge wie die Me 210, deren Nachfolger Me 410 sowie die Me 262. 1] Wegen der Einberufungen zum Wehrdienst ergaben sich nach Kriegsbeginn Probleme bei der Beschaffung von qualifizierten Arbeitskrften und das Werk sog Fachkrfte aus allen Sparten auf, so dass viele Betriebe und Behrden in der Region unter dem Mangel an Arbeitskrften zu leiden hatten. At 14:36 the force diverged from the morning's route at Worms, Germany, alerting the German defenders that the target was Schweinfurt. In all the 1st Wing was delayed more than three hours behind the 4th Wing. Das Werk im Westen von Regensburg entwickelte sich im Laufe des Zweiten Weltkrieges zu einem der leistungsfhigsten und produktivsten Flugzeugwerke. Work on the second series of the Me 163, which would be built in greater numbers than the experimental A-series, began at the start of September 1941. JavaScript is disabled. As a consequence, deep penetration strategic bombing was curtailed for five months. In addition all bags are subject to search and may be placed through an X-Ray machine. - Service animals For ten years after World War II, the company was not allowed to produce aircraft. - Purses At the end of September 1944, II./JG400 was formed, under the command of Lieutenant Peter Gerth (3/JG 400) and Oberleutnant Franz Woidich (4/JG 400). He was supported in this by BMW's Managing Director Franz Josef Popp who, in a letter to the chairman of MAN, described BFW as a "dead factory, which possesses no plant worth mentioning, and consists very largely of dilapidated and unsuitable wooden sheds situated in a town that is extremely unfavorable for industrial activities and whose status continues to give little cause for enthusiasm". I have been looking all over for some 1940s era photographs of the Messerschmitt factories in Augsburg or Regensburg. Bei den Bombardierungen der Produktionssttten wurden auch zahlreiche KZ-Hftlinge gettet oder verletzt. [11] The 1st Bombardment Wing, following it, would turn northeast and bomb the ball-bearing factories of Schweinfurt (where almost the entire production of bearings was centralized) and by doing so catch German fighter aircraft on the ground re-arming and refueling. Several more were built but the end of the war led to the end of the project. The EG (also known as the Yak-M-11-FR-1, Sh or Yak-EG) was a prototype helicopter designed in 1946 by the Yakovlev OKB. Although attacking both targets simultaneously was deemed critical to success of the mission without prohibitive loss, the Regensburg force was ordered to take off, even though the 1st Bombardment Wing remained grounded at its bases by the adverse weather. Once at sufficient altitude the dolly was jettisoned from the bottom of the aircraft. ", Stamped on verso: "Passed for personal use only. Um den Bedarf zu decken wurden Tausende Zwangsarbeiter und Kriegsgefangene eingesetzt, die in Barackensiedlungen entlang der Prfeninger Strae untergebracht wurden und auch in Turnhallen, in Slen und im Colosseum, dem im spteren KZ-Auenlager Regensburg. Learn how your comment data is processed. P.R.U. Bf 109G-6 MTT Regensburg 1/48. was the ball bearing factories, I'm pretty sure that the Messerschmitt factory was affected. In comparison to the predecessor, the B-version had a number of modifications. In November, the Me 163As were used for crew training. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Angesichts ihrer hohen Verluste entsprach dieser Erfolg aber nicht den amerikanischen Erwartungen, zumal das Werk nach kurzer Zeit den Teilbetrieb wieder aufnahm. Consequently, the launch of the Schweinfurt force was further delayed to allow U.S. escort fighters sufficient time to return to base to rearm for a second escort mission. Between 16:20 and 17:00 a covering force of 93 P-47s and 95 Spitfires[note 3] arrived to provide withdrawal support, claiming 21 fighters shot down, but eight more bombers were lost before the force reached the North Sea, where three more crash-landed. Five miles from Schweinfurt, German anti-aircraft guns began firing an effective flak barrage into the path of the bomber force. Description Galleries Specification Accessories Customer who bought this product also bought: Write Product Review. Mit Zusatztanks ausgerstet konnten sie von England aus Sddeutschland und dann zur Landung Nordafrika erreichen. [wiki]. [citation needed], The cars were actually made by Fend's own company in the Messerschmitt works at Regensburg, and Willy Messerschmitt had very little to do with the vehicles other than ruling that they carried his name. It provides a reasonably accurate view of the thinking behind the planners' intention and the decisions that led to the abandonment of the goal of launching a double strike in such a way that the second strike would meet no aerial opposition; and of the action in the air itself. While evading the fighter cover, they managed to heavily damage at least one bomber, killing two crew members. In the following months, due to a number of factors like slow production, bad weather, and Allied activity, the Me 163 training program progressed at a slow pace. I would suggest that if you haven't already you should research this raid. EKdo 16 began receiving the first operational Me 163Bs only in July, or February of 1943. The fuselage could be divided into three sections, the cockpit, the central fuel tanks, and the rear engine compartment. While Olejnik suggested using a drum magazine, which was even tested successfully, his idea would not be adopted. Diese Seite wurde zuletzt am 2. I'd even settle for a history book of Messerschmitt that had some illustrations. The production of Me 163 was initially allocated to the Messerschmitt Regensburg factory. The Me 163 also had another flaw, as it could be only used when the weather was clear. In the final analysis, the Me 163 theoretically possessed great potential for a rocket-powered aircraft. Apparently Popp was still in close contact with Castiglioni and was perhaps even privy to the latter's plans for merging BMW with BFW. Messerschmitt Kabinenroller in Heidelberg .Source For example, while the Me 163 was cheap, due to many reasons it was never produced in any sufficient numbers to cause any serious threat to the Allies. The most obvious change was the completely redesigned fuselage, which was larger and had an overall more aerodynamic shape. While most of the shareholders accepted his offer, MAN AG initially held on to its shareholding in BFW, but Castiglioni wanted to acquire all the shares. According to Coffey: 70 men, 77 women, 48 children, and 8 foreign workers. Many[citation needed] of the prototypes crashed, one of them killing Hans Hackmack, a close friend of Erhard Milch, the head of Deutsche Luft Hansa and the German civil aviation authorities. Nazi Germany (1944) This meant that only the highly experienced Me 163 pilot had a chance of hitting the enemy aircraft. The first combat action of the Me 163 was conducted on 14th May 1944, piloted by Major Spate. The excellent results at Regensburg were small consolation for the loss of 60 B-17s. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The Scheuchschlepper is specially designed to either tow or lift the Me 163 aircraft. Eighth Air Force bomber operations were calculated with one to two hours of climb and assembly into formations factored into mission lengths. Durch den Kriegseintritt der USA im Dezember 1941 nderte sich in den Folgejahren die strategische Lage aber drastisch. The Regensburg task force was led by the 4th Bombardment Wing commander, Colonel Curtis E. LeMay. 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