FlaK Vierling; North Africa 41/42

[David W]

Which units were using FlaK Vierling (and how many) in North Africa during 1941/2.

I have some possibilities that I would like to either firm up or dismiss.

Kind Regards,
David.

[Dili]

That is a very good question, i'll research what i have.

[Dili]

Heer-Flak Btl.609(Mot>Sfl) i have a note that get 4 Flakvierling before Alamein . I also have a note that could already have 2 in Greece in 1941. But maybe too earlier.

Heer-Flak Btl.617(Mot.) i have a note that get 4 Flakvierling before Alamein

I have found nothing in Luftwaffe, except those in Italy.

[Alanmccoubrey]

David, I have seen film of a 19th Flak Division Flakvierling being towed into action, it is on a 1942 Wochenschau but I can't remember the exact date. At any rate it does show that the Luftwaffe was using them as well as the various Heeres Flak units.

[David W]

Here's what I have, and it's up for discussion....

Heeres Fliegerabwehr MG Battailon (sfl) 606. Possibly 2 in May 1942.

Heeres Fliegerabwehr MG Battailon 609. 4 in the form of SdKfz 7/1. August 1942.

Heeres Fliegerabwehr MG Battailon 617. 4 in the form of SdKfz 7/1. May 1942.

I / Luftwaffe FlaK Regiment 43 (Gem) (Mot). Possibly some?

[Urmel]

Marinebordflakkompanie Sued.

https://rommelsriposte.com/2012/06/28/g ... -nov-1941/

[Alanmccoubrey]

David, looking about 12 minutes into this film should solve the last unit at least.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgaQBV5aLjg