Use of MK108 30mm gunpods on Bf109 aircraft in combat/non-test bed

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Use of MK108 30mm gunpods on Bf109 aircraft in combat/non-test bed

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Post by Spikes » 27 Jan 2019, 19:46

Hello,

I am trying to research the operational use of MK108 30mm gunpods on Bf109 aircraft (specifically the G6/G10/G14). I have found a bit of evidence that they were on testbed aircraft, but curious if there is any footage or evidence of them being used in combat or equipped on combat aircraft.
I found this picture of them being mounted to a testbed:
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I also have this picture of a I./JG53 (?) aircraft which the right wing looks to have a 30mm attached to it (noticing the short barrel).
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Unfortunately the left wing pod is off the plane so it is hard to see what it is.

I've seen some sources that say the G6/U5 or U6 had under-wing gunpods. As I also understand it, the G14/R4 was the designation for the G14's underwing gun pods.

So my question is, is there any damning evidence that these were actually used in combat rather than just testing?

Thank you!

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