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