Stuka

Noun

Meaning

Stuka (plural Stukas)

(historical, informal) The Junkers Ju-87, a gull-winged single-engine German dive bomber used in World War II.

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Air attacks Junkers Ju 87 Stuka dive bomber over the neighborhood west of the Red October factory; some of the administration buildings are at lower right; Bayonet Gully is at top right. Source: Internet

Although it was successful in previous Luftwaffe engagements, the Stuka suffered heavy losses in the Battle of Britain, particularly on 18 August, due to its slow speed and vulnerability to fighter interception after dive bombing a target. Source: Internet

After repeated Stuka attacks that day, six ships were badly damaged, four were sunk and only four reached their destination. Source: Internet

Bergström 2008, p. 30. In the aftermath of Kursk, Stuka strength fell to 184 aircraft in total. Source: Internet

During the attack the Republican ground defenders, equipped with a quadruple PM M1910 mounting, hit one pilot (Heinz Bohne) in both legs and the Stuka crashed, seriously injuring Bohne, and his machine gunner, Albert Conrad. Source: Internet

Bergström 2007 (Stalingrad title), p. 84. The Luftwaffe's Stuka force made a maximum effort during this phase of the war. Source: Internet

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