[edNorth]

Hi all,

This Ju 88 A-4 (300367) "RG+XC" was certainly not left behind at JFM-FRB Villacoublay. There is list of those left behind in TNA RAF CREA files and this number (300367) is not amongst these. I also have many W.Nr.s of them in repair for JFM-FRB GL before, early May 1944, and this indeed was amongst those, and furthermore most (but not all) of these test flown before early August 1944, were not left behind.

This one, A-4 300367 built by Henschel, had been with II/KG 6 at Larissa (Greece) but (20% Er) damaged 15.10.43, next known the fuselage was reported at Levallois (repair/storage) for the JFM-FRB Villacoublay on 03.05.1944 - Known Ein-FT- und Kursst-Flug at Villacoublay 30.07.44 [Pilot Lorbeer; in logbook BM Erich Krauße]

What you at seems fail noticing is the single colour Green on upper surfaces and simplyfied fuselage cross (only white). This (I belive) was painted in French colours. Also dive brakes are not installed (as around the time it was built, these were no longer fitted).
It appears too it is lacking certain internal items, no (FuG 10) HF antenna under the fuselage left side, and may have seen little service since leaving France. (Possibly was held in Reserve or as trainer). I think this photo belongs with most the others and taken in Fassberg area. Note the He 177 like wings in foreground.

Thanks for posting the photo.

Best regards
Ed