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Originally Posted by David E. Brown
Gents,
Those are great photos and assist with research on this machine that I believe it comes from the late 1105xx to 1106xx(ish) werknummer series.
I base this on its original underlying camouflage of RLM 81/82 uppersurfaces with a light overspray of RLM 76 over the lower half of the fuselage to create a reverse mottle effect. This is characteristic of machines from the 1105xx to 1106xx series. Over this was oversprayed a wellen pattern of a dark colour, my guess a green shade. These machines also have the faired-in tail light that disappeared after this group to be replaced by the small bulb type. The national markings styles fit with the series too. The blue and white KG(J) 54 small style karoband is definitive to its I. Gruppe, and is the painted over “Totenkopfwappen” on the nose exhibiting the same dimensions and position visible on other aircraft.
Based on the available photographs, it is possible to see how its V-kenn. changed through time:
• February(?) to mid-March 1945: “B3+??” - I./KG(J)54
• Mid-March to late April 1945: “ge.10+” – 3./KG(J) 54 (addition of dark green wellen and muting / overpainting of unit markings)
• Late April to early May 1945: “3+” – I./KG(J) 54? (addition of '3' over existing number '10')
Who the pilot was is a mystery but definitely someone who did not want to partake in Russian hospitality when they arrived in Prague on 8/9 May.
Best,
David
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Sorry David,
Speculation and ridiculous.
There is no emblem on this machine "overpainted with a brush".
There is no over sprayed square checkers with "RLM 81 Braune-Violet" ... In that case the guys would have taped the cross and black squares and since the contrast between "red" and "black" is exactly the same than on other machines... even with a "thin layer".
Show me the emblem, at least, then I will agree; if not ... Just inacceptable speculation.
Regards,
Franck.