olympus. Many thanks for that.This will teach me to look at my own sources before searching the web. As I have that book on my bookshelves. But as you say the amount of information contained in it regarding the AOP squadron in Europe is very limited hence the reason I did not consider it. However, I think you would agree it is surprising that as Kiel was bombed so heavily there appears to be little evidence of damage to the airfield. I am also curious as to why there are so many Ju52s (which I believe they are) parked on the dispersal.