Photos 4-13-05

[Modeldad]

Good grief guys! How how can one tell the difference between a B-71 and an SB 2 M-100 from that picture!

According to M. Maslov, in his Tuolev SB monograph (a fantastic book), both captured SB and B-71s operated together in LW service

One way may be the location of the swastika. If it is on the rudder it is a B-71, if it is on the fin it is an SB. Good a way as any.

[Peter D Evans]

Thanks for the insight Steven...

In that case then, the image is of an SB-2 as per Ruy's suggestion. The swastika on the rudder/fin check is a new one on me! Wonder why the difference?

BTW, is there anything in the monograph matching W.Nr.s with types or Luftwaffe codes?

Cheers

Peter D Evans
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[Ruy Horta]

Hasn't SB-2 become a "no no" designation?



However, judging by the photo captions in Tupolev SB in Action, the Swastika position could differ on B-71s, being positioned on the rudder, but sometimes on the fin.

Of course old Hans-Heiri Stapfer could be wrong!

[Modeldad]

You can call it anything you want.

http://misc.kitreview.com/bookreview...reviewse_1.htm

I hope everyone realizes I was being a bit facetious about the swastika placement.

[edwest]

Thank you everyone! Quite enlightening.



Ed

[Peter D Evans]

Originally Posted by Modeldad

You can call it anything you want.

http://misc.kitreview.com/bookreview...reviewse_1.htm

Thanks for the pointer to your review... off to see where I can order a copy!

I hope everyone realizes I was being a bit facetious about the swastika placement.

GRRRRRRRRR..... You had me going there Steven... I even checked the date to make sure it wasn't April 1st!!!

cheers

Peter D Evans
LEMB moderator

[Peter D Evans]

Originally Posted by Ruy Horta

Hasn't SB-2 become a "no no" designation?

You've lost me with that one Ruy!....

cheers

Peter D Evans
LEMB moderator