Wolf in sheeps clothing. - Page 6

David Layne · 13-03-2007, 05:24 PM

B 17's

Andy in West Oz · 14-03-2007, 02:31 AM

A captured He 115 was used for clandestine ops out of Malta. Mostly flying to and from North Africa. It is mentioned in Charles Lamb's War in A Stringbag.

Was in full German marking still so not really relevant but my 2 cents to this thread! LOL

PearlJamNoCode · 02-04-2007, 09:12 PM

Not in enemy markings, but I found this interesting nonetheless...

Owen · 06-04-2007, 04:39 PM

Captured Messerschmitt Bf 110D "The Belle of Berlin" in British markings on a landing ground in North Africa. This aircraft served with II/ZG76 in Iraq and was captured after crash-landing near Mosul in May 1941. It was used as a communications aircraft and later as a unit 'hack' by No.267 Squadron RAF.

PearlJamNoCode · 06-04-2007, 09:21 PM

another spitfire

redcoat · 07-04-2007, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PearlJamNoCode

Not in enemy markings, but I found this interesting nonetheless...

Spitfires (mainly Mk V's, with a few Mk IX's) were used by the USAAF both in Europe and the Med during 1942-3, and USAAF pilots were credited with 256 victories while flying Spitfires in this period.
One source claimed that the Spitfire in USAAF service had the second best kill to loss ratio of fighters used by the USAAF in the ETO/MTO, after the P-51.

Owen · 15-06-2007, 02:16 PM

Just seen this American FW190 in the Gallery.
http://www.ww2talk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=735

Anyone know anymore about it?

Kyt · 15-06-2007, 02:30 PM

FW 190F

W NR Unknown

This aircraft was captured following the Luftwaffe 'Operation Bodenplatte' - the last major offensive by the Luftwaffe in the West. This took place on NYs Day 1945.

The FW 190 concerned wore the marks '1-1-45' on its fin and rudder after capture, commerating that event. It force landed on the airfield at St Trond in Belgium, the base of 404th Fighter Group, US 9th AAF. Photos taken at St Trond on 18th March 1945 after it had been repaired and painted bright red overall. It wore the letter 'L'.

Though not clear, it was probably used for evaluation.

From "War Prizes" by Phil Butler. The book has a picture from a different angle which shows the 'L' code but not the 00.

Owen · 24-06-2007, 11:56 PM

Another US FW-190 here.
http://www.ww2talk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=813

Bodston · 25-06-2007, 08:07 AM

There is a really good article about the capture and subsequent evaluation flights of a Fw190A-4 in 1943 in the first issue (May 2007) of "Britain at war" magazine. With some excellent pictures of it wearing RAF colours. I would expect back issues are still avaliable.
http://britain-at-war-magazine/may2007ed.htm

14-03-2007, 02:31 AM	#52 (permalink)
Andy in West Oz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: House of Bedfords, Perth, Western Australia Posts: 760	A captured He 115 was used for clandestine ops out of Malta. Mostly flying to and from North Africa. It is mentioned in Charles Lamb's War in A Stringbag. Was in full German marking still so not really relevant but my 2 cents to this thread! LOL __________________ Cheers Andy Apres moi le deluge But there are deeds that should not pass away....And names that must not wither - Byron HMAS Sydney II - lost with all hands and waiting to be found

15-06-2007, 02:30 PM	#58 (permalink)
Kyt Very Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,968	FW 190F W NR Unknown This aircraft was captured following the Luftwaffe 'Operation Bodenplatte' - the last major offensive by the Luftwaffe in the West. This took place on NYs Day 1945. The FW 190 concerned wore the marks '1-1-45' on its fin and rudder after capture, commerating that event. It force landed on the airfield at St Trond in Belgium, the base of 404th Fighter Group, US 9th AAF. Photos taken at St Trond on 18th March 1945 after it had been repaired and painted bright red overall. It wore the letter 'L'. Though not clear, it was probably used for evaluation. From "War Prizes" by Phil Butler. The book has a picture from a different angle which shows the 'L' code but not the 00. __________________ _______________________________________ Squadron Leader Pujji - Audio Interviews (half way down the page)

25-06-2007, 08:07 AM	#60 (permalink)
Bodston Very Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: just around the corner Posts: 1,445	British Fw190 There is a really good article about the capture and subsequent evaluation flights of a Fw190A-4 in 1943 in the first issue (May 2007) of "Britain at war" magazine. With some excellent pictures of it wearing RAF colours. I would expect back issues are still avaliable. http://britain-at-war-magazine/may2007ed.htm __________________ My mother told me, I never should, play with the gypsies in the wood.

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