Some interesting recent developments in Nordholz, Germany. The team that is restoring one of the Prinz Eugen Ar 196s has found a serial number on the fuselage frame that could shed new light on the aircraft ‘s identity: 196 0293. Together with the earlier find of a data plate in the left wing dated 2.7.1942, this suggest a much earlier built aircraft than previously assumed. It also rules out the fact that this was a Fokker built example.
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