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Old 19th May 2016, 02:39
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Re: How did the Rüstsatz system work?

Back in 2012, Leo wrote the following about various Experten removing their outboard Fw-190 cannons:

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Originally Posted by Leo Etgen View Post

Hi guys,

Regarding the removal of the outer cannon it is true that many aces flew these without such as Bär, Priller and Weiss to mention a few but on the other hand Unteroffizier Ernst Schröder (7 victories) of 5./JG 300 is quoted that he was refused permission to remove the outer cannon of his famous Fw 190 A-8 "Red 19" (W.Nr. 172 733) in Focke Wulf Jagdflugzeug by Rodeike.

Horrido!

Leo
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