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46. After re-assembly at Freeman Field, "191301" was chosen as the more photogenic in its original German makings of the Me 163Bs and sent to Wright Field as part of the display of captured German aircraft at the enormous "Army Air Forces Fair", 13-21 October 1945.
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47. This colour photograph at the Fair gives a good idea of the original German camouflage patterns, mottling and late war German national markings on a Me 163B. Note the extra large white circle indicating the
T-Stoff filler cap. Also, the replacement wing root fairing doesn't quite match.
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48. The diminuative Me 163B looks even smaller next to a Junkers Ju 290.
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49. The
T-Stoff circles in this comparison suggest that at Merseburg the second Me 163B from the right was "191301".
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50. In November 1945, it was decided to make "191301" airworthy for flight trials in 1946 in California by using spare parts from "FE501" and "FE502". In this photo, the wings and most of the fairings and hatches have been removed for complete inspection. The "X"'s of the windows identify the same hangar that "White 54" was in.