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Junkers Ju 88R-1
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 78/A/953
The Junkers Ju 88 was one of the most versatile aircraft of the Second World War. It was adapted as a dive-bomber, night-fighter, intruder, anti-tank aircraft, torpedo bomber and reconnaissance aircraft.
Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1944-1961, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1998/0214/A
The FW190A-8 was a fighter-bomber version of the ‘Butcher Bird’, and was produced in greater numbers than any other sub-type.
Messerschmitt Me 262A-2a
Aircraft & Exhibits, MAR 1945-NOV 1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 85/A/69
Me 262s were the first operational jet fighters to enter Luftwaffe service, in April 1944. This example was surrendered to the British in northern Germany at the very end of the war.
Night Fighter Operational Flying Clasp (Silver)
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, X004-0866
The Luftwaffe introduced flying clasps as a way of acknowledging an aircrew’s operational experience. A bronze clasp represented 20 operational flights, silver 60 and gold 110.
Würzburg Radar Indicator Unit
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 82/R/713
German air defence relied heavily on radar. Early warning was provided by the Freya radar system while Würzburg Radars were used for ground-controlled interception. This unit was used to direct searchlights and flak guns.
Luftwaffe LKp N101 Flying Helmet
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 65/U/599
Night fighter pilots relied on verbal instructions passed from Ground Controllers to intercept incoming bombers. Once the Bordfunker (radar operator) picked up the target on the aircraft’s equipment he would pass instructions using his throat microphone, guiding the pilot to within visual range of the target.
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- German Air Force (1933-1945)
- Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) Farnborough [3]
- 71 Maintenance Unit (RAF) [2]
- RAF College, Cranwell (RAF) [2]
- 1426 (Enemy Aircraft) Flight (RAF) [1]
- 165 Squadron (RAF) [1]
- 6 Maintenance Unit (RAF) [1]
- Air Historical Branch (MOD) [1]
- Central Fighter Establishment (RAF) [1]
- Heinkel [1]