Tuesday 18 October 2011

FW 190 tested at RAE Farnborough

On 23 June 1942, the RAF received an unexpected 'gift' from the Luftwaffe, when this Focke-Wulf 190A-3 fell into its hands. Following combat with Spitfires over the Channel, Oberleutnant Arnim Faber, the adjutant of III./JG 2, mistakenly landed this aircraft at Pembrey in South Wales. This 190 was soon sent to the RAE at Farnborough where it was examinated, evaluated and tested.

Fw 190 at Pembery, South Wales
                            
     Fw 190 with RAF markings at the RAE, Farnborough
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