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Into the Cloak of Darkness
A Heinkel 219 and a Messerschmitt 110 of NJG-1 climbing out from their base a
Munster Hansdorf, as they set out on a deadly mission. Ten aircraft took off to
intercept a major raid on Dusseldorf, the night witnessing a fierce battle high
above the darkened city. NJG-1 crews assisted with the downing of 19 RAF
bombers, one Luftwaffe pilot being credited with no fewer than 6 victories that
night. Below them the spectacular Ruhr Valley is vibrant in its mantle of
winters first snowfall on the night of November 2, 1944 |
