published on: 05/04/2026
Author:
W. Jarvis
Luftwaffe Fliegerkorps X Strength & Dispositions
Operational Commander: Vizeadmiral Bovan
Units deployed:
Zerstörergeschwader 26 (ZG 26) (Heavy Fighter Wing 26) - Hauptmann Kofeina
Kampfgeschwader 6 (KG 6) (Bomber Wing 6) - Oberleutnant Murdock
Jagdgeschwader 2 (JG 2) (Fighter Wing 2) - Oberleutnant Punisher
Aircraft deployed:
Messerschmitt Bf 109
Aircraft Type - Fighter
Introduction Date - February 1937
Offensive Armament - 2x MG.17 7.92mm Machine Guns (1000 rounds), 1x MGC.30 20mm Cannon (200 rounds)
Defensive Armament - N/A
General Information - The primary fighter of the Luftwaffe in service since the start of the war, its high speed, rate of climb and good manoeuvrability make it a fierce adversary in a dogfight. While its offensive armament can be seen as lackluster, its single 20mm MGC.30 cannon packs a serious punch.
Heinkel He 111
Aircraft Type - Medium Bomber
Introduction Date - February 1935
Offensive Armament - 8x 250kg SC250 Bombs (Internal Bomb Bay), 4x 500kg SC500 Bombs (External Rack)
Defensive Armament - 1x Nose MG 15 7.92mm Machine Gun, 1x Dorsal MG 15 7.92mm Machine Gun, 1x Ventral Gondola MG 15 7.92mm Machine Gun, 2x Side MG 15 7.92mm Machine Guns
General Information - One of the most common bombers employed by the Luftwaffe, serving in a variety of roles throughout the war, from area bombing to anti shipping operations. This aircraft carries an impressive bomb load, however its sluggish performance and poor defensive armament leave it vulnerable to interception.
Heinkel He 177
Aircraft Type - Long-Range Heavy Bomber
Introduction Date - April 1942
Offensive Armament - 8x 1000kg SC1000 Bombs (Internal Bomb Bay)
Defensive Armament - 1x Nose MG 131 13mm Machine Gun, 1x Ventral Gondola MG 81 7.92mm Machine Gun, 1x Tail MG 131 13mm Machine Gun, 2x Dorsal MG 81 7.92mm Machine Guns
General Information - A long range late war heavy bomber, envisioned as a strategic bomber, which was plagued by technical difficulties and mixed performance during its service life. This aircraft possesses a potent bomb load and is protected by a vast array of defensive machine guns, however, it is vulnerable from several angles of attack due to only the nose and rear being covered by the more powerful MG 131 13mm heavy machine gun.
RAF Middle East Command Strength & Dispositions
Operational Commander: Vice-Admiral Doctor
Units deployed:
No. 29 (Hurricane) Squadron RAF - Wing Commander Spud
No. 213 (Mosquito) Squadron RAF - Squadron Leader Bismarck
No. 294 (Halifax) Squadron RAF - Squadron Leader Chak
Aircraft deployed:
Hawker Hurricane
Aircraft Type - Fighter
Introduction Date - December 1937
Offensive Armament - 8x Browning .303 Machine Guns (1800 rounds)
Defensive Armament - N/A
General Information - One of the primary fighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force, employed throughout Europe, the Mediterranean and the Far East, serving with distinction. This aircraft has similar performance characteristics to the German Bf 109, however, unlike its cannon armed adversary, the Hurricane is armed with eight Browning .303 machine guns, which are capable of downing Bf 109s with ease but may lack the firepower to damage the He 111 and He 177.
De Havilland DH.98 Mosquito
Aircraft Type - Fighter-Bomber
Introduction Date - November 1941
Offensive Armament - 4x Browning .303 Machine Guns (1200 rounds), 4x Hispano 20mm Cannons (360 rounds), 8x RP3 Rockets (Wing Mounted), 2x 500lb Bombs (Internal Bomb Bay)
Defensive Armament - N/A
General Information - A unique aircraft made largely of wood, as opposed to a more common metal structure, the Mosquito served in a variety of roles, seeing use as a night fighter, light bomber and fighter aircraft; it had a highly extraordinary service career with the Royal Air Force. This aircraft is capable of an impressive top speed and possesses a potent offensive armament, however, it suffers from poorer manoeuvrability when compared to the German Bf 109.
Handley Page Halifax
Aircraft Type - Heavy Bomber
Introduction Date - November 1940
Offensive Armament - 16x 1000lb Bombs (Internal Bomb Bay)
Defensive Armament - 1x Nose Dual Browning .303 Machine Gun, 1x Dorsal Dual Browning .303 Machine Gun, 1x Tail Quad Browning .303 Machine Gun
General Information - One of the most common four-engined heavy bombers of the Royal Air Force, employed throughout the early stages of the Second World War before gradually being superseded in operational use by the much more famous Avro Lancaster. This aircraft possesses an internal bomb bay capable of carrying an impressive sixteen 1000lb bombs and is equipped with defensive machine guns capable of covering the most common angles of attack, however, due to a lack of a ‘ventral gondola’ seen on German bombers, the Halifax is particularly vulnerable to attacks from below.