Some enlarged and 'tweaked' known photos of Me 262s

[Karoband]

http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/album....pictureid=1125

262. This screenshot shows the placement of the port Rb 50/30 camera with its film canister on top, too large to close a standard gun access hatch. A bulged fairing had to be fitted to accommodate the canister. The placement of the cameras in lieu of the four MK 108 cannon minimized the change in the centre of gravity.


http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/album....pictureid=1126

263. This early version "A5" had an experimental bulge sharply tapering to the leading edge of the hatch, unlike the "A-1a/U3" that had streamlined bulges on the fuselage in front of and behind the hatch edges. This aircraft, as can be seen, did have the rear fairing on the fuselage.


http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/album....pictureid=1127

264. This modification allowed the film canister to be easily removed and replaced.


http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/album....pictureid=1128

265. This screenshot shows "white 3" being towed away using a tracked SD. Kfz. Z. Kettenrad with a rigid tow bar attached to the nose wheel but also stress cables attached to the main landing gear struts to prevent nose wheel collapse.