Me210 nightfighter ?

[Marcel Hogenhuis]

Dear all,

In May 1942 Hauptmann Werner Streib (I./NJG 1) flew the Me210 in Lechfeld to check whether the ill fated design could be used as a nightfighter. After his positive opinion about his flight(s), it was decided that he would receive 3 Me210's a.s.a.p.
The experiment however was short lived (3-4 weeks), likely because it needed too much modifications to become a suitable nightfighter.

I checked the Mankau/Petrick book and Petrick/Stocker book but could not find any clues WHICH Me210's (Stkz.) were involved in these tests. Any new idea's ?

In order to write a little introduction about the need for a new nightfighter which was a prelude for the Heinkel He219 in Venlo, any information is much appreciated.

Best regards, Marcel

[JoMe]

Hi
There were three Me 210s with the NJGs - specifically in 1943: W.Nr. 028, 072, and 2309.
I do not know whether these aircraft have any bearing on your question.
best wishes

[Marcel Hogenhuis]

Hello JoMe,

Thank you for your quick response, will check the volumes tonight whether I can find info for these Werkenummer !

Warm greetings from Venlo, Marcel

[Chris Goss]

Of interest, went through Lent's FB. No mention of Me 210 or 410 at all. Did fly the Ta 154 once though