Here are the Natters - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

edwest · #1 21st January 2010, 05:21

On another thread, there is a photo of a man holding a parachute for the rear portion of a Natter. Here is a film that appears to have been taken at the same location, apparently Austria.

http://www.realmilitaryflix.com/public/340.cfm?sd=61

Just click on the tiny triangle next to the 00:00 time indicator.

Usual disclaimer,
Ed

CJE · #2 21st January 2010, 10:40

Thanks Ed for this gem.
And I guess we have seen nothing yet!

Chris

stephen f. polyak · #3 21st January 2010, 11:13

I love the chute deployment assist - it looks like a mattress spring!

edwest · #4 21st January 2010, 17:10

If I recall correctly, a simple spring was the launch mechanism for each warhead on a Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle bus/platform.

Ed

ouidjat · #5 21st January 2010, 17:37

Hi Ed,
As indicated elsewhere, the man in white shirt isn't an american scientist but Eric Bachem himself. Film taken in Austrian Tyroll with a 100% chance to be Jenbach NS-Center facilities.
Franck.
Edit: More precisely, following Dr. Heim comments this site is situated between Jenbach (Heinkel plants) and Kramsach (The missile test site).

edwest · #6 21st January 2010, 19:07

I would very much like to know more about this Jenbach NS Center.

Regards,
Ed

RolandF · #7 21st January 2010, 21:00

According to Brett Gooden:"Projekt Natter" four Ba 349s were found May 5, 1945 at a DFS-run airfield close to St.Leonhard, Pitztal, Austria. The man in the shirt is thought to be Ing.-Dr. Heinz Rieck of the DFS.

Regards

Roland

ouidjat · #8 22nd January 2010, 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwest

I would very much like to know more about this Jenbach NS Center.
Regards,
Ed

PM me Ed.
Like your comments Roland. For the moment that's what I have: http://www.efour4ever.com/
Would like to know if the video, by chance, are roughes taken by George Stevens.
Regards, Franck.