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Royal Air Force Captured Messerschmitt Me 410A-3 TF209
Royal Air Force Captured Messerschmitt Me 410A-3 TF209 (Werk Nr. 10259) (Luftwaffe F6-OK formerly of 2(F)/122). Captured intact at Monte Corvino in Italy F6-OK arrived at the Royal Aircraft Establishment on 14 April 1944 and was allotted the serial TF209. TF209 was damaged in a crash-landing at the Aircraft & Armament Experimental Establishment Boscombe Down on 5 June 1944. Once repaired, it was delivered to the Fighter Interception Unit at RAF Wittering where it continued to fly until placed in store at 6 MU RAF Brize Norton on 21 March 1946. Date: 1944
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1944 1946 Allotted Armament Arrived Boscombe Brize Captured Continued Crash Landing Damaged Delivered Establishment Experimental Intact Interception Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Monte Norton Once Repaired Serial Store Unit Wittering Werk
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In this photograph, the Royal Air Force's (RAF) captured Messerschmitt Me 410A-3 TF209 (Werk Nr. 10259) is showcased, once a formidable Luftwaffe F6-OK fighter aircraft of 2(F)/122 squadron. The image was taken in 1944, following the aircraft's intact capture at Monte Corvino in Italy. On April 14, 1944, F6-OK, with its distinctive markings, arrived at the Royal Aircraft Establishment and was allotted the serial number TF209. However, its tenure at the establishment was brief, as it sustained damage during a crash-landing at the Aircraft & Armament Experimental Establishment Boscombe Down on June 5, 1944. Once repaired, TF209 was delivered to the Fighter Interception Unit at RAF Wittering, where it continued to fly until it was placed in store at 6 MU RAF Brize Norton on March 21, 1946. This aeronautical marvel, a Messerschmitt Me 410A-3, is a testament to the intense aerial battles during World War II. Its journey from the battlefields of Italy to the RAF's hangars is a fascinating chapter in the annals of aviation history. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, showcasing the intricate details of this captured Messerschmitt Me 410A-3 TF209, a plane that played a significant role in the air warfare of its time. The image encapsulates the spirit of the RAF's determination to harness enemy technology for their own advantage, making it an essential addition to any aviation or military history collection.
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