Fw 190D with chequered underside...

[Jerry Crandall]

Hello!
Thank you for your nice comments about the service the girls gave you on your order. It is nice to hear as I don't personally have a lot to do with that part of the business. I'm glad they took good care of you.

Your question about the checkered Fw 190 underwing is very intriquing. I have heard this story from several sources but have yet to see photo documentation. I do have a good friend who claims to have seen it and confirms that he saw a copy of a wing with large red and white or yellow checkers separated from the fuselage. He informed me that it was not from a Dora 9 but from a radial engine 190. What this is all about I don't know. Until a photo turns up or is published, who knows?

I'm very anxious for you to see my JG 301 color and markings section in my new book as I know you have done a lot of research and are very interested in this subject. I'm anxious for your comments to see if you agree or disagree with my presentation.
If I hear any more on this checker underwing I'll let you know. Keep up your good research, look forward to hearing from you soon,
Cheers,
Jerry