Glider in Kothen 1945

[Harold Lake]

Yes, the glider(s) were Ka 430s...including the other one in the woods.

Hal

[Michal]

Köthen A/F was one of the biggest glider bases. According to report of February 27 1945 there were 80 glider crew and other 45 were ordered to go to Köthen.

[Empiricist]

Originally Posted by Harold Lake

Yes, the glider(s) were Ka 430s...including the other one in the woods.

Hello

Yes, it seems to be turret-less variant of the Gotha Kalkert Ka 430, maybe a prototype? It would indicate that the picture is valuable for aviation history.

But frankly speaking I doubt that in the forrest is one more turret-less Ka 430. Its nose profile is not characteristic for this glider. In my opinion this is Gothaer Waggonfabrik Go 242 with its typical nose landing gear rectangular profile (in front view).

Regards

E.

[obdl3945]

Hi, folks...

Yes, it is a Gotha-Kalkert Ka430. I have a three-view line drawing in a book and the 'skeleton' in this photo matches it. Mitteldeutsche Metallwerke had an order placed for 30, of which only 12 were completed in 1944 before the programme was cancelled.

Regards

[sveahk]

Good evening,

Perhaps this post from LEMB is of some interest:
http://www.luftwaffe-experten.org/fo...r&f=125&t=3103
Greetings
Hans