 From here on, with a few exceptions, it was used primarily in the night intruder and air-supply role.I./KG 55 trained after refitting as a night strategic bomber force under the command of IV "Fliegerkorps" from January to March 1944.From 31 March to 7 April it was utilised to airdrop containers to the 1st Panzer Army, under the command of Hans-Valentin Hube.