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Old 2nd March 2022, 10:41
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Re: Some enlarged and 'tweaked' known photos of Me 262s

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101. Me 262 B-1a/U1 "305" Red 8 of 10./NJG 11 was the sixth jet in the line-up at Schleswig. Each B-1a/U1 had a different camouflage pattern. "305" is seen here receiving its RAF roundels and fin flashes in May 1945.


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102. This photo shows "305" being refueled during its stop-over at Gilze-Rijen. On 18 May 1945, RAE Farnborough's chief test pilot, W/C. R. J. "Roly" Falk, flew it from Schleswig via Twente to Gilze-Rijen. On the 19th he ferried it via Melsbroek to Manston. It was first designated AM 50 and later given the RAF serial VH519.


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103. This photo is stamp-dated on the back as 28 May 1945 for Air Ministry A.I.2 (Q). Note the late production tail light on the rudder of "305"


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104. In England, "305" was first put to use for conversion training of Farnborough's test pilots who were to ferry German jets back to Britain. German ground crew were brought to England to help with their expertise.


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105. Assigned for radar and tactical evaluation by the Fighter Interception Development Squadron at the Central Fighter Establishment, "305" was transferred from RAE Farnborough to RNAS Ford by W?C. F. S. Gonsalves, ex-c.o. of No. 85 Sqn. RAF, on 6 July 1945. However, he overshot on landing causing minor damage. Parts were flown in from Germany in a Ju 88 and it is seen here after repairs.
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