Guys,
American/British paratroopers approaching a drop zone were getting ready for the jump when a light on board the Dakota/C-47 went on and next, helped by a jumpmaster, dropped on a green light. Or at least, that is the basic idea (more or less).
How did this work with the German Fallschirmjäger? Did the Ju-52's also have a lighting system for this purpose? Did they use the same procedure as the Allies?
What orders were given while preparing for the jump and getting out of the aircraft?
I tried to find some information on this, but unsuccessful sofar. (btw, I can read German, so being pointed to German language sources on this would not be a problem.)
American/British paratroopers approaching a drop zone were getting ready for the jump when a light on board the Dakota/C-47 went on and next, helped by a jumpmaster, dropped on a green light. Or at least, that is the basic idea (more or less).
How did this work with the German Fallschirmjäger? Did the Ju-52's also have a lighting system for this purpose? Did they use the same procedure as the Allies?
What orders were given while preparing for the jump and getting out of the aircraft?
I tried to find some information on this, but unsuccessful sofar. (btw, I can read German, so being pointed to German language sources on this would not be a problem.)