| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 100545 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Focke-Achgelis FA-330 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Focke-Achgelis FA-330 |
| Aircraft Version: | Focke-Achgelis FA-330A-1 |
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| Operator Titles: | Germany - Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | YeoviltonMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGDY IATA: YEO Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Fleet Air Arm Museum |
| Photo Date: | 6 April 2022 |
| Photo by: | Kev Slade |
| Photo ID: | 452674 |
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A manned un-powered 'rotor kite' that was towed behind a surfaced U-Boat to a height of nearly 400ft to enable them to sight shipping at a distance greater than would be achievable when on the surface or at periscope depth. This photo is copyright © Kev Slade, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 April 2022, and has since been viewed 148 times. |