Re: He-219 ”Uhu”s found at the end of the war
From War Prizes by Phil Butler.
Air Ministry 20, He 219A (W Nr 290126) photo on page 81.
It was coded 'D5+BL' of I/NJG 3. Surrendered in Denmark at Grove... (pg 80)
AM 21 Heinkel He 219A-2 W Nr 310109
Surrendered at Grove, no code recorded. (pg 82)
AM 43 Heinkel He 219A-2 W Nr unknown
This aircraft was surrendered at Sylt, no code recorded. (pg 87)
AM 44 Heinkel 219A-2 W Nr 310106
Surrendered at Sylt, no code recorded.
Heinkel He 219A W Nr 210903 (later to become USA 8 and FE-612) at Grove... photo on page 157. Note: By prior agreement, aircraft recovered by the British but of interest to the U.S., would receive USA numbers prior to transfer.
USA 9 Heinkel He 219A-2 W Nr 290060
Coded 'CS+QG'. Surrendered at Grove. Later "FE-613'... (pg 190)
FE 614/T2-614 Heinkel He 219A W Nr 290202
Found at Grove. (pg 218)
Czechoslovakia acquired two but no details are given except "Heinkel He 219A night fighters (two used under the designation LB-79)" (page 289)
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