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Messerschmitt Me 262
Image Gallery - Prototypes


Me 262 W.Nr.130167, a Schwäbish-Hall built aircraft that became the second V5 SQ+WF. This a/c was used to test, amongst other things, brakes & brake linings, 'Viking Ship' racks, the EZ gunsight, RATO etc. It was also demonstrated to the Japanese commission. By late March 1945 it had completed some 300 test flights.

Thanks to Dave Wadman for suppling the description.


Prototype.


Me 262 V056 nightfighter prototype.


Another view of V056.


Another view of V056.


A derelict V056 at wars end.


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