13's....

Lucky13 · Apr 28, 2018

What's the story on the '13', in the green heart?

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Micdrow · Apr 28, 2018

Lucky13 said:
What's the story on the '13', in the green heart?

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That's a good question. I am not entirely sure. It would make a great research question that's for sure especially since you see it on both the Bf-109 and the Focke Wulf

fubar57 · Apr 28, 2018

All I've found so far is it was Nowotny's personal "lucky 13"

Micdrow · Apr 28, 2018

Any one got this book, guessing answer would be in it.

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Micdrow · Apr 28, 2018

The heart was used by JG 54 on multiple aircraft and guessing as George pointed out the 13 was his personal good luck number.

Lucky13 · Apr 28, 2018

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Seen his machine has been done as 'White 8' and 'Yellow 8'....which is correct?

Micdrow · Apr 28, 2018

Jan, are you talking about the Bf-109 in post 5141. The top picture with your question on yellow 8 or white 8 have double chevrons and not a number?

Lucky13 · Apr 28, 2018

So, the b/w photo '109 and the color profile '109, are two different machines?

Lucky13 · Apr 28, 2018

These....

Micdrow · Apr 28, 2018

Sorry was still thinking you where originally comparing the Fw-190 green heart with the bf-109. Not sure on the number. Wojtek where are you as he probably knows for sure LOL.

Lucky13 · Apr 28, 2018

He's most likely busy having his hands full, keeping Terry out of trouble.... :lol:

Lucky13 · Apr 28, 2018

Three different machines, or?

The top one has 43 kills, the second has 30 and the third....30 as well. So is the two lower ones the same bird, they've just interpreted the '8' differently?

fubar57 · Apr 29, 2018

Couldn't find anything on this one. Google Translate caption says, "Ozaki Mitsuyoshi Ekishi's boarding machine "8-13" issue. This aircraft had not been sent to the United States and remained in Saipan's first (athlete) airfield."

Wurger · Apr 29, 2018

Lucky13 said:
Three different machines, or?

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The top one has 43 kills, the second has 30 and the third....30 as well. So is the two lower ones the same bird, they've just interpreted the '8' differently?

The problem with the Bf 109Fwith the "8" is that the pic I have seen is too blurry and it couldn't be sure if it was the white or yellow number. Also applying of the "13" at the Green Hertz" emblem can be discussed. However it may be more likely.