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Heinkel He 177A-5 - R6 Greif TS439
Royal Aircraft Establishment - Heinkel He 177A-5/R6 Greif TS439 at RAE Farnborough. (Marked as F8 of II/KampfGeschwader 40 when captured at Bordeaux by French resistance forces) Date: 1944
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1944 Bordeaux Captured Establishment Farnborough Forces Heinkel Marked Resistance
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1. Title: "Heinkel He 177A-5/R6 Greif TS439: A Captured German Bomber at RAE Farnborough in 1944" 2. Caption: This evocative photograph captures the Heinkel He 177A-5/R6 Greif TS439, a German bomber, on display at the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) in Farnborough during 1944. Marked as F8 of II/KampfGeschwader 40 (Bomber Wing 40), this Heinkel He 177A-5 was captured by the French Resistance forces at Bordeaux before being transported to the United Kingdom. 3. Background: The Heinkel He 177A-5, also known as the Greif (Griffon), was a twin-engine, long-range bomber produced by the German aircraft manufacturer, Heinkel. Its distinctive features included a high-mounted wing and a large, glazed nose. This particular aircraft, TS439, was captured by the French Resistance in 1944, offering the Allies an invaluable opportunity to study the design and technology of the latest German military aviation. 4. Significance: The acquisition of the Heinkel He 177A-5/R6 Greif TS439 was a significant event during World War II. Allied intelligence gained valuable insights into the design, capabilities, and weaknesses of the German bomber, which contributed to the development of countermeasures and the improvement of Allied aircraft. The RAE's examination of this captured German aircraft played a crucial role in the technological race between the Allies and the Axis powers. 5. Aeronautical Legacy: This photograph serves as a testament to the importance of aeronautical research and intelligence gathering during wartime. The study of captured enemy aircraft not only provided valuable information for the development of new technologies but also demonstrated the importance of collaboration and information sharing between Allied nations. The Heinkel He 177A-5/R6 Greif TS439's presence at the RAE in Farnborough represents a pivotal moment in the history of aviation and military intelligence.
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