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

[Karoband]

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338. Possibly the first Me 262 to be assigned to E-Stelle Rechlin, Me 262 S 13 W.Nr. 130018 was given the kennzeichen "E3+01" signifying the Stelle for testing engines. According to Dan O'Connell, Me 262 Production Log, (Classic, 2005), p. 27, Dip.-Ing. Heinz Borsdorf of Kommandos der Erprobungsstelle (K.d.E.) first flew "E1+01" at Rechlin-Lärz on 19 June 1944. As was the practice for early 130xxx Series built at Leipheim, the werknummer was placed in black on the fuselage below the horizontal stabilizer.


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339. Probably used for testing the early Junkers Jumo 004A turbojets, W.Nr. 130018 was given an A-1a configuration with four MK 108 cannon. Like others of this series, it lacks white gun rectangles below the cannon access hatches.


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340. On 28 December, Borsdorf tested the engines to a height of 11,000 m. (36,000 ft).


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341. In this set of photos, note the nose colours placed in the same manner as those seen on JG 1's He 162s at Leck, connoting aircraft of commanding officers. I do not know the significance of the letter on the nosewheel door.


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342. According to O'Connell, p. 28: "On 25 January, Borsdorf noted it was assigned toGefechtsverband Rechlin, a defense unit for airfield protection." Note the different shade of both forward engine cowls in the manner of III./EJG 2. Last recorded at Rechlin on 31 March 1945, its fate is unknown.