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Old 5th May 2007, 05:14
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Re: Hauptmann Gustav Rodel's G-4 help please

Hi Stig,
Yes, I have the Jagdwaffe 4/4 - But not accessible from where I am now!

The picture of the port side published on p.89 in Osprey Av. Elite Units No. 12 is according to my opinion the very same aircraft: "Tripple Chevron White 4". The Chevron and "4" being identical to the starboard pictures I earlier referred to.
All of the port fuselage is visible, but the tail is unfortunately not shown. Upper sides of both wings also appear.
Position of ac on the ground, the ground surface, prop position and status, flaps position etc etc all match with the other pics I quoted as reference.
The picture is of poor quality but even under a magnifying glass I can not find any emblem on the cowling.

The status of the aircraft as seen in the three pictures I have available is more complete than mere "fuselage parts" as all major components are in place. Perhaps the British report referes to another ac?
Would be interesting to know where The Luftwaffe Museum in Gatow got the inspiration from to adorn the replica of theirs with W.Nr. 10575 ??
I better write them and ask what mtrl they have.

I suspect the photos have been taken by Allied soldiers, as on one picture a parked P-40 marked with "CY" code is clearly visible. If someone knows the P-40 unit it might help narrowing down the location alternatives?

Stig, if you send me your email address I will reply.

Last edited by F19Gladiator; 5th May 2007 at 05:16. Reason: typo
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