Question: were in the Odessa 1941 Campaign the Luftwaffe BF109-E4 fighters with the new DB 601 Aa flying?

[kraut1]

Hi All,

The DB 601 Aa with the increased performance in low / medium altitudes would be helpful for 1941 Eastern Front Missions.

But was it really used by the Luftwaffe for fighters?

Or only for the BF109-E4B Jabos?

Many Thanks in advance!

[Panzerkatze]

As far as what I've read, Bf109E with DB 601 Aa engine came during the time at BoB and was in service on the Eastern Front  during the early stages of Operation Barbarossa in 1941. So, in Odessa front as well.

Edited December 18, 2025 by Panzerkatze
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[LukeFF]

Yes, the sources say it was mostly used on fighter-bombers, but that doesn't preclude its use on non-jabo fighters. 

[kraut1]

42 minutes ago, LukeFF said:

Yes, the sources say it was mostly used on fighter-bombers, but that doesn't preclude its use on non-jabo fighters. 

Thanks very much for your answer!

Now my very last question, I promise:

Did the Jagdgeschwader 1941 in the Odessa area (JG52, JG77) still have 1 or 2 Jabo (Fighter Bomber) squadrons or were ground attacks flown by the "normal" fighter squadrons? 

[LukeFF]

2 hours ago, kraut1 said:

Thanks very much for your answer!

Now my very last question, I promise:

Did the Jagdgeschwader 1941 in the Odessa area (JG52, JG77) still have 1 or 2 Jabo (Fighter Bomber) squadrons or were ground attacks flown by the "normal" fighter squadrons? 

Not aware of JG 52 having a jabo squadron, but in JG 77, yes, 5. Staffel was the designated jabo staffel.