German fighter unit against 617th squadron; November 1944

[karaya1]

Hello,
I would like to know, which German fighter unit (probably JG5, can anyone give further informations?) was in early November 1944 moved to Bardufoss, Norway to stop 617th and 9th Squadrons during their raids on Tirpitz? I have found out only that the number was about 20-30 Fw190's under command of Major Ehrler. Thanks.

[Juha Hujanen]

In 12 November Bardufoss had 9./JG5 and elements of IV./JG5.They had c.40 planes.They were just about to receive FW-190's but i think that in 12th they still had Bf109's.

Cheers/Juha

[Kurt_Steiner]

III. Gruppe/JG5 :

Gruppenkommandeure at the time of the attack:

Hptm Franz Dörr, 5.44 - 5.45

Base at the time of the attack:

8.11.44 - 1.12.44 Bardufoss & Alta*** Bf 109G, Fw 190A

*** Gruppenstab and 11./JG5 at Alta, with 9., 10. and 12./JG5 at Bardufoss.

IV. Gruppe:

Gruppenkommandeure at the time:

Hptm Fritz Stendel, 15.5.44 - 5.45

Bases the time:

8.44 - 31.10.44 Salmijärvi*** Bf 109G, Fw 190A
31.10.44 - 6.11.44 Nautsi Bf 109G, Fw 190A

*** parts were also stationed at Petsamo, Nautsi, Berlevaag, Kaamanen and Bardufoss

From: http://www.feldgrau.com/JG5.htm

Best regards