Aircraft Photo of 112372 | Messerschmitt Me-262A-2A Schwalbe | Germany - Air Force | AirHistory.net #592606
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:112372
Other Marks:X
Aircraft Original Type:Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe
Aircraft Generic Type:Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-262A-2A Schwalbe
C/n (msn):112372
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
Unit Markings:III./JG 7
Location
City / Airport:Gaydon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:None
 
Photo Date:September 1966
Photo from:Harry Prins Collection
Photo ID: 592606
Photo Comment

Original kodachrome slide obtained from auction. Aircraft is an original A-1a version (interceptor) and captured by the British troops at Fassberg on May 29th, 1945. It was operated by 2./JG7 as "Gelbe 7". The picture was taken at Gaydon in 1966 when it had already received a fantasy camouflage pattern but with JG7 badges.

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