Arado Ar 234 W.Nr 140492

[Chrisyates]

Hi Peter, I started a thread on this subject a few years back on LEMB but it seems to of gone cold, that is probably why it is familiar. I must admit not to be aware of other types having the same or similar W.Nr series. I would rule out a JU 88 on the basis that 440 Squadron did not pass through Europe until after D Day and the liklyhood of material from 1943 surviving that long would be remote. The piece in question I would say is too large for a Bf 109, which brings me back to the Ar 234. The size, shape and hakenkruz position all seem convincing to me. The W.Nr was usually applied to the fin top, not the bottom of the main panel so I am curious as to why it is as shown. A degree of effort has gone in to "authenticating" this piece of a/c if this is the case, perhaps to send a message to the Luftwaffe, however insignificant?