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Unknown aircraft type in Luftwaffe markings
Enclosed is a photo of an aircraft type in Luftwaffe markings I could not identify:
It appears to be a four-engine transport, possibly captured earlier by the Germans. (see what appears to be an overpainted roundel under the wing Balkenkreuz). Any clues?
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Re: Unknown aircraft type in Luftwaffe markings
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Looks very much like a Piaggio 108C model (solid nose) Luftwaffe took over a few in 1943 From where is the photo? Cheers Stig |
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Re: Unknown aircraft type in Luftwaffe markings
Thanks for the hint, Stig.
The photo was sold today on eBay.
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Re: Unknown aircraft type in Luftwaffe markings
Luftwaffe had five (of 24 built) Piaggio P.108B (civil airliners instead of P.108T Transports)in service, most of them with TS 5 (J4+xH).
Four Piaggios were set ablaze on an airfield near Munich (Mühldorf-Mettenheim?). One Piaggio P.108A Artigliere there served as spare parts provider. (Source: Ali d'Italia 15) Mühldorf Mettenheim was base of TS 5, being absorbed in August '44 by 14./TG4. The airfield seems to be south of Munich, close to the Alps- Maybe Bad Aibling-Ainring area? Regards Fran |
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