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Post by Marcus » 08 Apr 2004, 22:49

Can anyone help me with an accurate translation of the term Fliegerzielgeschwader?
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Post by Apocalypse_Now » 09 Apr 2004, 01:25

"Flier goal squadron", do you know what type of action this type of squadron performed?
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Post by Christoph Awender » 09 Apr 2004, 02:08

Heinz VanNoon wrote:"Flier goal squadron", do you know what type of action this type of squadron performed?
The unit had aircrafts which towed air-targets for AA units to practice.
I would say "Air-target wing" or "Aircraft-target wing"

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Post by Apocalypse_Now » 09 Apr 2004, 03:40

Ah hence the Flier Goal....I see, makes sense now. Yes, I think your translation is more precise.
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Post by Marcus » 09 Apr 2004, 10:38

Thanks Christoph, I'll go with that translation.

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