The Z-094 Messerschmitt Me-210 Ca1 of the hungarian air force's 102/2 "Tigris Gyorsbombázó Század" (Tiger Fast Bomber Squadron) in 1944. The pilot was József Orbán, the rear gunner / radio operator was Tibor Vörös (my grandfather).
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| Me-210 Ca1 |
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| Sting in the tail |
On the 13. november 1944 my grandfather and his pilot (hungarian airforce 102/2 "Tiger" fastbomber squadron Me-210) were attacked by nine russian Yak-9 fighters. Two Yaks were shot down in the dogfight over Nagyszenas, the other seven fled...
Is that the "Tigris" emblem on the left side of the nose?
ReplyDeleteYes, that is the "Tigris".
DeleteHere is: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/9aZQ_mRPvGtE-ahY3bzCyNMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink a sideview of the plane.
ah! Thanks very much! I found this one:
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but I had no idea how authentic it was.
According to original photos the "Tigris" insigna was a tiger jumping down, had no burning ring and was facing forwards not smiling to the side. Otherwise it is authentic, orange figure with black stripes ;)
DeleteIt was painted on the left side of the aircraft.
Really awesome paintings! :)
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