| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 191301 |
| Other Marks: | FE-500 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet |
| C/n (msn): | 191301 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KIAD IATA: IAD Local: IAD Other: - |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 10 October 2018 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 340493 |
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This Komet got some repair at Freeman Field , IN after the war. Parts from two other Me-163s were used so the aircraft could be flight tested at Muroc Lake, CA (now Edwards AFB). Unpowered tow flights were made, but delamination of the wooden wings cancelled scheduled powered flights. The aircraft is displayed in unrestored condition after decades of storage. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 28 February 2021, and has since been viewed 240 times. |