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

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94. Messerschmitt civilian test pilot Ludwig "Willie" Hoffmann of Watson's Whizzers stands on the wing of Me 262 B-1a "165" which was the fourth aircraft in the line-up of Me 262s surrendered at Schleswig. Given British markings, it was designated as "U.S.A.2." and handed over to the Americans. On 19 June 1945, Hoffmann flew it from Schleswig to Twente and then via Beauvechain-Le Culot to Melun-Villaroche in France. (Samuel, American Raiders, (2004), pp. 284-285.)


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95. Photos of Me 262 B-1a "165" being examined by American servicemen on its arrival either at Le Culot or Melun, still in British markings.


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96. At Melun, Me 262 B-1a "165" was dubbed "What was it?" in the American markings of Watson's Whizzers and given the number "101" beneath the horizontal stabilizer. On 3 July 1945 it was flown to Cherbourg-Querqueville for preparation for shipping aboard HMS Reaper to the United States. Note the late production tail light on the rudder.