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Jimbuna · 10-26-20, 07:22 AM

The 219?

Catfish · 10-26-20, 08:07 AM

^ Yes, the He 219 "Uhu" (~Owl, pronounced Oo-hoo in german like the sound the bird makes)

The first "real" night fighter being built for this purpose. The story of the german night fighters seems to be a largely untold one, maybe because the allies still seem not to know why they won the war. Hint: It was not the night bombing campaigns.

Here the photo from where i copied the detail, as a US prize after the war:

The unique features were the nose wheel (the 219 being the first ever german plane to be equipped with such, it had to turn/twist during retracting to fit under the cockpit), and the ejection seats for pilot and navigator. It also had a pressurized cockpit and efficient heating system.

It seems to have been quite a good plane from pilot's reports, there was almost a rebellion by night fighter pilots and their leaders, because Mr. Milch (being his usual daft egomanic self) tried to hinder the production since he favoured the BF 110 G in the night fighter role. He even tried to bribe Ernst Heinkel to stop production of the 219

The pilots that flew the 219 had a different opinion, from speed to manouverability, to armament and the rear radar.

So only around 250 have been built, they first flew in 1943 and then until the end of the war, with some types being lightened to hunt night fighter Mosquitos. As usual at the time, too little and - if not too late - hindered by the own government.

This is quite a good story about the He 219 (in english):

Part 1: http://horseformer.blogspot.com/2014...-i-owl-in.html

Part 2: http://horseformer.blogspot.com/2014...-and-bird.html

Congrats to you Jim, over to you

Jimbuna · 10-26-20, 08:28 AM

Two links I have bookmarked for later reading

I'll be back soon.

Jimbuna · 10-26-20, 09:38 AM

What and where is this?

Aktungbby · 10-26-20, 11:05 AM

in India?

Jimbuna · 10-26-20, 12:24 PM

Yes

Catfish · 10-26-20, 12:33 PM

The Golden Temple Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar?

Jimbuna · 10-26-20, 12:39 PM

Afraid not.

skidman · 10-26-20, 03:42 PM

Dakshineswar Kali Temple?

Jimbuna · 10-26-20, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skidman

Dakshineswar Kali Temple?

Well done that man

Terug naar jou

Over to you

skidman · 10-26-20, 05:18 PM

Hm, I've stumbled across so many very nice palaces, temples, and other landmarks and examples of outstanding architecture tonight, it's a shame I've never made it to India.

Allright. What's this?

mapuc · 10-26-20, 05:22 PM

I know it isn't correct
But Titanic popped up in my head.

Markus

skidman · 10-26-20, 05:35 PM

You are right, it's not the Titanic

Aktungbby · 10-27-20, 01:18 AM

brick?

skidman · 10-27-20, 02:35 AM

Metal!

10-26-20, 07:22 AM	#13246
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,240 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The 219? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

10-26-20, 08:07 AM	#13247
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,897 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	^ Yes, the He 219 "Uhu" (~Owl, pronounced Oo-hoo in german like the sound the bird makes) The first "real" night fighter being built for this purpose. The story of the german night fighters seems to be a largely untold one, maybe because the allies still seem not to know why they won the war. Hint: It was not the night bombing campaigns. Here the photo from where i copied the detail, as a US prize after the war: The unique features were the nose wheel (the 219 being the first ever german plane to be equipped with such, it had to turn/twist during retracting to fit under the cockpit), and the ejection seats for pilot and navigator. It also had a pressurized cockpit and efficient heating system. It seems to have been quite a good plane from pilot's reports, there was almost a rebellion by night fighter pilots and their leaders, because Mr. Milch (being his usual daft egomanic self) tried to hinder the production since he favoured the BF 110 G in the night fighter role. He even tried to bribe Ernst Heinkel to stop production of the 219 The pilots that flew the 219 had a different opinion, from speed to manouverability, to armament and the rear radar. So only around 250 have been built, they first flew in 1943 and then until the end of the war, with some types being lightened to hunt night fighter Mosquitos. As usual at the time, too little and - if not too late - hindered by the own government. This is quite a good story about the He 219 (in english): Part 1: http://horseformer.blogspot.com/2014...-i-owl-in.html Part 2: http://horseformer.blogspot.com/2014...-and-bird.html Congrats to you Jim, over to you __________________ >^..^<)))>{ All generalizations are wrong. Last edited by Catfish; 10-26-20 at 08:19 AM.*

10-26-20, 08:28 AM	#13248
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,240 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Two links I have bookmarked for later reading I'll be back soon. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

10-26-20, 09:38 AM	#13249
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,240 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	What and where is this? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

10-26-20, 11:05 AM	#13250
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 27,867 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	in India? __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness; and I'm not too sure about the Universe"

10-26-20, 12:24 PM	#13251
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,240 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Yes __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

10-26-20, 12:33 PM	#13252
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,897 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	The Golden Temple Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar? __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

10-26-20, 12:39 PM	#13253
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,240 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Afraid not. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

10-26-20, 03:42 PM	#13254
skidman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Near the Dutch mountains Posts: 1,147 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Dakshineswar Kali Temple? __________________ "In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.” (Douglas Adams)

10-26-20, 05:18 PM	#13256
skidman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Near the Dutch mountains Posts: 1,147 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Hm, I've stumbled across so many very nice palaces, temples, and other landmarks and examples of outstanding architecture tonight, it's a shame I've never made it to India. Allright. What's this? __________________ "In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.” (Douglas Adams) Last edited by skidman; 10-26-20 at 05:29 PM.

10-26-20, 05:22 PM	#13257
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,901 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	I know it isn't correct But Titanic popped up in my head. Markus

10-26-20, 05:35 PM	#13258
skidman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Near the Dutch mountains Posts: 1,147 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	You are right, it's not the Titanic __________________ "In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.” (Douglas Adams)

10-27-20, 01:18 AM	#13259
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 27,867 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	brick? __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness; and I'm not too sure about the Universe"

10-27-20, 02:35 AM	#13260
skidman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Near the Dutch mountains Posts: 1,147 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Metal! __________________ "In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.” (Douglas Adams)