Re: Ship buffs: Arado on Bismarck?
 

Hi Peter. I think you are right!

TIRPITZ had rails for the aircraft cradle from the main hangar to the catapult--as in the photo; BISMARCK did not and the plane movement was more difficult.
Thanks
Nick

Re: Ship buffs: Arado on Bismarck?
 

Nick, that settles it.


Further to Arados on Kriegsmarine warships, does anyone know this picture?
http://www.horizonten.nl/pix/PK-OKW.jpg

I think Scharnhorst (and Gneisenau?) had this type of crane.


I'm weary of the second aircraft, it is certainly a propaganda photograph. But I can't tell if it's a composite.


Peter

Re: Ship buffs: Arado on Bismarck?
 

Hi Peter. Looks like it's one of them !
Nick



https://www.shapeways.com/product/W7...seaplane-crane


https://www.asisbiz.com/il2/Ar-196/B...t-1940-01.html

Re: Ship buffs: Arado on Bismarck?
 

Thanks again Nick.