| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 191626 |
| Military Code: | 11 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet (replica) |
| C/n (msn): | 191626 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 1./JG 400 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | ChinoMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KCNO IATA: CNO Local: CNO Other: - |
| Collection: | Planes of Fame Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 3 December 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 676735 |
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On display at Planes of Fame Air Museum in the markings of 2./JG 400. A two-wheeled red and white dolly that was attached to the retractable skid is visible in front of the replica. It would be jettisoned as the Komet became airborne. Flight testing for the world's first operational rocket-powered fighter was carried out by Erprobungskommando (EKdo) 16 at Bad Zwischenahn. A bad landing was fatal. Operational fighters were flown by JG 400 under command of Luftflotte Reich, with its Staffeln typically moving in the axis of Brandis to Salzwedel, Nordholz and finally Husum to end the war. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 14 April 2024, and has since been viewed 104 times. |