From the Kriegsberichter's Eyes: A study in German Press Photos

[Todd Gylsen]

6657/ A shark fighter…
…is the defense of the bombers flying against England. (ME-110)
16 September 1940 Atlantic PK-Wundshammer

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F2613/ South Hampton, the target of a German bomber attack.
The shipyard of South Hampton was lately reportedly the target of effective German air attacks. Our picture shows the harbor of South Hampton, not only the largest dry-docks in the world, but also an important harbor for passenger steamers. The freight workers received and shipped overseas in South Hampton in 1937 over 65 million pounds of sterling merchandise.
17 September 1940 Weltbild

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F6188/
The trucks laden with new bombs roll on unhindered to the airfield so our fighters can continue the attack against England.
18 September 1940 Weltbild PK-Titz

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6722/ Through the cloud cover.
Our fighter aircraft accompany the destroyers in daily operations over the Canal. (HE-111)
20 September 1940 Atlantic PK-Schödl

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6743/ Ready for new operations.
We are with a battle group at a field airport. New bombs lie ready to be loaded. After a short break, the aircraft (HE-111) is armed and readied for new operations.
22 September 1940 Atlantic PK-Ketelhohn



You can barely see the numbers on the side of the aircraft...9K FS. Can anyone provide a history of this aircraft or identify which unit this may have been in?

[szorob]

Hi Todd,

it`s He 111H from 8./KG51 but I`m not sure when III./KG51 had been re-equipped with Ju 88As. Hence this photo could be taken during Western Campaign and not during BoB.

Regards

Robert

[Todd Gylsen]

Thanks for the info Robert!

[Opio]

Nice pics!!!!

[Todd Gylsen]

Thanks Opio! Here are a few more:

F6317/ The mechanics are wearing suitable clothing.
The ground personnel are indefatigable while performing the heavy work in the heat of the airfield. They are mindful of the high responsibility on maintaining their aircraft.
23 September 1940 Weltbild

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F6318/ On the Canal Coast.
This is the Roles Royce engine of a shot down Spitfire.
23 September 1940 Weltbild PK-Elle

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28112-21/ The 5th anniversary since the founding of the U-Boat fleet.
27 September will be the 5th anniversary of the founding of the founding of our proud U-Boat fleet.
25 September 1940 Hoffmann

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6816b/ Germany leads in U-Boat construction!
The finished U-Boat goes on its first trial run. On board is the construction engineer and Kriegsmarine experts. And the outcome? The careful and prompt work is once again accomplished.
26 September 1940 Atlantic

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6820/ A flat tire…
…is being repaired on a fighter aircraft.
26 September 1940 Atlantic PK-Wiedemann

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6827/ A downed Armstrong-Whitworth-Whitley.
A fighter aircraft of the type Armstrong-Whitworth-Whitley made an emergency landing after being hit by Flak near Karby. In the foreground on the right is an emergency landing craft from the aircraft.
26 September 1940 Atlantic

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43283/ “Bombs for England”.
This slogan adorns the wall alongside with others by Duff Cooper which is a quiet method and speaks of their homeland by the members of a unit stationed in France.
26 September 1940 Hoffmann PK-Sturm