Then and Now...and some airplanes

[JimH]

Some more from the Berlin Technical Museum...probably the finest engine display of any museum I've been to. The exploded view is incredible, oh to see a Merlin displayed this way.

[John Dupre]

Regarding the decision to continue production of Messerschmitt types in Czechoslovakia. My understanding was that the nation wanted to reestablish its' industry as quickly as possible with whatever was left after the war. The procurement of Soviet types was only brought on by the Communist coup that saw the elimination of the first post war government. Or am I wrong on this?

[Pogo]

Back to Berlin...The Haus Der Rundfunk...

Too cool. I'm learning a bunch of stuff I didn't know before ... and ordering more books...

The Berlin Technical Museum engine display ... wow ... just wow...

[SaxMan]

What unit is the Me110 depicting? While dachshunds are clearly popular dogs in Germany (and elsewhere), I had never seen one as a unit insignia until this picture.

[DaveM2]

What unit is the Me110 depicting? While dachshunds are clearly popular dogs in Germany (and elsewhere), I had never seen one as a unit insignia until this picture.

The unit it served with, 13.(Z)/ JG5

[AviaS199]

Fantastic photos. Thanks so much for sharing them with us. If you have any more, feel free to post those as well.

[JimH]

Thanks Dave, you are correct. This was in the collection of Sir Tim Wallis at one point. I think I remember the tour guide saying it was assembled from 3 airframes.

109 rudder belonging to Major Werner Shroer


Another of the Gatow 190


Inside the Berlin Cathedral...Herman G and Emmy were married here...


Bridge of Spies bridge...where Francis Gary Powers was exchanged for the Russian Spy


Auschwitz


BMW detail


Hangar door from Prague Kbely airport that was damaged during an 8th Airforce raid