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382. Radtke, p. 238, captions this photograph as "
März 1945, Neuburg/Donau. Flugbetrie der III./KG (J) 54: Links: Oblt. Heinz Rall...". Rall was the
staffelkapitän of 8./K.G. (J) 54 and these scenes show the preparations for a sortie. Note the muddy conditions of the airfield and the presence of a portable generator.
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383. In this very poor photo, the Jumo 004 jet engines of Rall's aircraft are to be started by a ground crew using the portable generator to activate the Riedel starter. Rall is standing at the right.
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384. Radtke, p. 239: "März 1945, Neuburg/Donau. Flugzeugführer und 1. Warte der III. KG (J) 54 vor dem Start..." Pilots and senior ground crew are seen having an intense discussion before take-off. Note the addition of wellens of white camo spray for winter camouflage.