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Details Me 262 S# 111 5?44
Hi All,
An American Veteran told me a story of shooting down a Me 262 near Augsburg in April or early May 45. Serial number most probably 1115?44. The 111 at the beginning and the 44 at the end are almost sure but not sure about the 5 in between. Who can help to identify? Thanks a lot Rolf |
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Re: Details Me 262 S# 111 5?44
Hi Rolf,
the serial numbers were only 6 digits long. Why does he know these numbers? Did he take a photo? 111544 was destroyed 98% in combat with P-51s on 22 Feb 1945 near Stade in the North of Germany (not near Augsburg). 111644 was found damaged by US forces at an unknown location. 111744 was with JV44 111844 nothing known 111944 was at Leipheim in 1945 used for testing the X4 and R100/BS Regards, Roger |
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Re: Details Me 262 S# 111 5?44
Hi Roger,
The question mark behind the 5 is because the 5 is not clear. I had a talk to a Veteran and he believes he remember the serial number because he had a photograph but not with him and need to search for. He belonged to a American AAA unit and he was involved in shooting it down he said. Hope he comes back with the photo and more details Rolf |
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Re: Details Me 262 S# 111 5?44
Hi Roger,
Do you know the date of crash of 111544? 25th of April was mentioned to me but not sure. Thanks again Rolf |
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Re: Details Me 262 S# 111 5?44
Hi Rolf,
That sound like an exciting photo. Would love to see it once you get it. The date of the loss was 22 Feb 1945. Source: the excellent reference book "Me 262 - The Production Log 1941-1945" by fellow forum member Dan O'Connell. Roger |
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Re: Details Me 262 S# 111 5?44
Thank you Roger :-) I'd love to get more information on this 262 also.
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Re: Details Me 262 S# 111 5?44
Me262 wrknr 111644
. Last edited by Snautzer; 8th November 2016 at 21:03. |
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Re: Details Me 262 S# 111 5?44
It looks more like it was destroyed in a revetment than shot down, I'd say.
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Re: Details Me 262 S# 111 5?44
AAA , picture taker was part of the crew that shot it down.
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Re: Details Me 262 S# 111 5?44
Hello,
I think this Me262 wasn´t shot down. It looks like that the plane was burnt in a box at an unknown airfield. The plane stands on his landing gear too. Best regards Ruediger |
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