[Richard T. Eger]

Dear All,

Regarding the DLH conversion facility at Munich-Riem, the April 26, 1945 document says no more, no less, except that a specific group of Me 262's was there. No reason is given as to why.

As for bomber versions having 4 MK 108, the original distinction between fighters with 4 MK 108 and bombers with 2 MK 108 was eliminated as the war progressed, with aircraft for both end uses having 4 MK 108. The Me 262 suffered from a too rearward CG. It wasn't very long into service that a rear 600 liter fuel tank was added, adding to the CG problem. However, with the added weight in the nose of the bomber version, this likely helped balance out the CG problem. Even then, careful adherence as to how much to fill the 600 l tank given the specific configuration had to be adhered to. Ironically, IIRC, the orders were to fill the 600 l tank even less if bombs were mounted. I never understood why.

So, what was happening to the Me 262's at the DLH shop a Munich-Riem? Well, if these were for JV 44, then why equip them with bombs, unless they were to be employed in the close support bombing role? They could have been in the shop for repairs or finishing up being fitted out. Or, my favorite thesis, that they were being equipped with R4M racks.

Regards,
Richard