Free Russian airforce

[Dimlee]

Which issue? I'd like to get a copy. I can translate it from the original.

Issue 2, 2000.
According to the footnote here:
Авиация генерала А.А.Власова. Часть 3 - Красные соколы: русские авиаторы летчики-асы 1914-1953

 

[zanenobbs]

Issue 2, 2000.
According to the footnote here:
Авиация генерала А.А.Власова. Часть 3 - Красные соколы: русские авиаторы летчики-асы 1914-1953

Thanks! Is this the original version? It still translates to a Ta-154 and two Me-262s in part 2. The German translates to one Me-262. Probably never know for sure, but it's fun to investigate!

 

[Dimlee]

I have never read that issue of the magazine. Ta 154 error could appear in the original one, it happens. Don't think this is important.

 

[GrauGeist]

The Ta154 was occasionally used as an advanced twin engine trainer for jet pilots and is not unusual to see one (or more) attached to a unit that had Me262s.

 

[Capt. Vick]

Maybe I should clarify. I didn't doubt it per se, I was more noting the unusualness of that aircraft being mentioned based on low production and minimal if not non-existent operational history.

 

[GrauGeist]

The Luftwaffe was pretty good at using prototypes and "one-offs" even though they hadn't been accepted for production.
The majority of Ta154s did serve with NJG3, but they also made excellent high-speed trainers.

If memory serves right, they also used a few Ar240 aircraft as high-speed trainers for jet pilots, too. The Ar240 was intended to be a replacement for the Bf110 but lost the bid to the Me210...only 14 Ar240s were built and several were even used for high-speed recon.

In regards to the Ta154, it's a stroke of luck the Allies destroyed the Tego plant, as the substitute glue was problematic and caused a great deal trouble for the Luftwaffe and killing the Ta154 project.
Otherwise, the Ta154 would have meant serious trouble for the Allies.