Fw-190 sub-types used in Mistel composites

[Leo Etgen]

Hello Junker

I am aware that the Mistel shown in the above photographs was a composite of two different types assembled by the British for exhibition in September 1946 thus explaining why the Fw 190 A-8 is paired with a Ju 88 A-4. The question is if the fighter shown is Fw 190 A-8 (W.Nr. 733 682) or Fw 190 A-8 (W.Nr. 733 759)? Most sources state that the above photographs show the latter fighter but the spinner is identical to that of the Imperial War Museum example. Of course, as this aircraft was repainted several times it is quite possible that particular feature was added later. Here are photographs of the other Mistel that was captured by the British.



Horrido!

Leo