Profile no 119. Messerschmitt Me 262 A-2a

9K+FH of 1./KG 51, Brunnthal/Germany, May 1945

In mid-March 1945, this machine was delivered to 1./KG 51 at Giebelstadt where it was flown operationally until mid-April. On 24 April, I./KG 51 was disbanded and delivered 12-13 aircraft to JV 44 at München-Riem. Surprisingly, I./KG 51 re-constituted a few days later and all the aircraft were taken back to be flown to Prague. This un-serviceable aircraft was left behind. It was discovered several days later by American troops on the edge of the autobahn south of München.

The text and profile is taken from my new profile book, Luftwaffe Attack Aircraft, Profile Book Number 4

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