Henschel Hs 123 Questions - Aircraft of World War II

red1 · 06-04-2008, 10:18 AM

After looking at numerous photographs of the Henschel Hs 123, I am of the opinion that the control surfaces were fabric covered, while the remainder of the AC was metal covered. Is this correct? Also, on the top wing, trailing edge, dead center ( dead center of the scoop section), there appears to be something facing aft. It is way too far forward of the cockpit to be a hand hold. Might it be a rear view mirror? Thanks for your help.

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Dolpho · 06-04-2008, 05:22 PM

Parts of the upper and lower wing are also fabric coverd. I tried to mark it in the drawing with red colour.

A4K · 06-09-2008, 09:14 AM

Great diagram Dolpho! Thanks for posting!

06-04-2008, 10:18 AM	#1
red1 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3	Henschel Hs 123 Questions After looking at numerous photographs of the Henschel Hs 123, I am of the opinion that the control surfaces were fabric covered, while the remainder of the AC was metal covered. Is this correct? Also, on the top wing, trailing edge, dead center ( dead center of the scoop section), there appears to be something facing aft. It is way too far forward of the cockpit to be a hand hold. Might it be a rear view mirror? Thanks for your help. red 1 (AKA don Borton) AMA IMAA Waco Brotherhood #72

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06-09-2008, 09:14 AM	#3
A4K Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,224	Great diagram Dolpho! Thanks for posting!