| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 191659 |
| Other Marks: | 15 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet |
| C/n (msn): | 191659 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | East FortuneMap |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | National Museum of Flight |
| Photo Date: | 6 June 1993 |
| Photo by: | Malcolm Clarke |
| Photo ID: | 98961 |
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The world's only operational rocket-powered interceptor, the unique Me 163 was the fastest aircraft of WW2. Its wheels dropped off after take-off, and on landing the aircraft would glide on a retractable skid. Seen here at the Museum of Flight, East Fortune. This photo is copyright © Malcolm Clarke, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 3 November 2018, and has since been viewed 601 times. |