Aircraft ID from an oxygen bottle ?? - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Andy Mac · #1 18th November 2005, 15:12

Thanks Chris. Yes Kuba, the same as the one in your photo.

Kuba Plewka · #2 18th November 2005, 15:50

Well, as Chris wrote you - it was standard Zylinderflasche used as well for oxygen (Sauerstoff, as you have noticed) but also compressed air (Pressluft) i.e. for weapons operating.
One can find those bottles in many german planes.
It must have come from an earlier plane cause later more popular ball shaped Kugelflaschen for oxygen storing were used.
Your bottle is in much beter condition than mine is, where it's impossible to find any sign or even paint.

Andy Mac · #3 18th November 2005, 16:18

Thanks Kuba - I guess there can't be many Luftwaffe losses over Cornwall before October 1940 ! Cheers,

Andy.

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