Murmansk was by mid 1942 a hornet's nest of AAA, so intense that it bombing missions had to be conducted at at least 18,000 feet or higher. With so many committments, the Luftwaffe had only limited assets available for the Northern battles. They did score a notable success against PQ-18 in Sept of 42 sinking 10 of 13 frieighters sunk, but their losses in return were severe:
KG-26 - 19 bombers (HE-111/Ju-88 )
4 possible 109 losses (JG-5)
Kustenfliegergruppen 406/506/906 - 5 x HE-115
KG-26 - 19 bombers (HE-111/Ju-88 )
4 possible 109 losses (JG-5)
Kustenfliegergruppen 406/506/906 - 5 x HE-115
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