This post is in connection to the Evan's post with captured Me 262 pics - the second pic.I've found info that the S-92 (Me 262A) was the second prototype completed in Czechoslovakia from orginal German components.
CAPTURED AIRCRAFT - ODD PHOTOS
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This post is in connection to the Evan's post with captured Me 262 pics - the second pic.I've found info that the S-92 (Me 262A) was the second prototype completed in Czechoslovakia from orginal German components.
HealzDevo
Staff Sergeant
I have seen that one among others including one of a Me-163 Comet in Russian Colours with a Russian star. Think that one is Black and White. Have to dig through and find those although it could be a while before I get the chance to have a proper dig...
R-2800
Senior Airman
Found some links for you to check out:
Site for lots of captured aircraft profiles
Caged Eagles: Captured Allied Aircraft Markings
Captured DC-2! couldn't find any phots of it on the internet but I know they exist as they are in a book I have
Caged Eagles: Captured Allied Aircraft Markings - DC-2
Site for lots of captured aircraft profiles
Caged Eagles: Captured Allied Aircraft Markings
Captured DC-2! couldn't find any phots of it on the internet but I know they exist as they are in a book I have
Caged Eagles: Captured Allied Aircraft Markings - DC-2
R-2800
Senior Airman
yeah I thought they were good enough to share 
fovcollector
Recruit
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- May 18, 2007
Photos3 has pics of captured Ju-87's in British markings, including one the site claims the squadron CO used for beer runs,now THERE is a truly noble and essential use for a dive bomber! Can you see that happening in this day and age?
It still happens, more often than you think.
Negative Creep
Staff Sergeant
Single-Handed-Sailor
Banned
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- Mar 12, 2007
The color shot of the captured P-40 posted by Wildcat on page 4 of this thread is a scan from a slide in my collection. It was taken by James Weir at an airfield near Tokyo during the occupation.
It would have been nice to have at least received an image credit...
It would have been nice to have at least received an image credit...
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FLYBOYJ
"THE GREAT GAZOO"
From your collection? If its that important to you why are you posting it on the Internet?
R Leonard
Staff Sergeant
Was said James Weir's function during the occupation to take photos?
evangilder
"Shooter"
Unless you are James Weir, why do you deserve credit for the image?
trackend
Chief Master Sergeant
Do you have the copyright SHS ?
Single-Handed-Sailor
Banned
- 20
- Mar 12, 2007
I share my photo collection how I see fit, on the net and in print. The more folks who get to see this kind of thing, the better. That is what is most important to me, and that is why I choose to post some of my collection on the internet. Please do not misunderstand; I do not mind that people take images I have posted on the net and post them elsewhere, so long as credit is given. It's a very simple and plain matter of courtesy. If you find an image on the internet, or take it from another source, such as a book or magazine, and present it elsewhere, the least you can do is mention the source.
Unfortunately, in this day and age courtesy is a quality all too lacking, especially when it is so easy to grab an image from one place (in this case, a website) and put it someplace else. Perhaps it's just a case of oversight, something which we are all capable of. But that in itself is a form of discourtesy. I myself have posted images, forgetting to furnish a credit. I usually rectify it as soon as I realize what I've done, but I have in fact done it and can understand when it happens. A large number of people on forums are in a constant race to post the coolest stuff, and quite often do not think to post the source of said stuff. They simply say "look what I found!".
In this case, I happened to come across an apparent oversight and said something about it. Am I angry? No, but I am naturally disappointed.
The issue of copyright is not the issue of dispute in this instance. I do not own copyright to the photo because, 1) I am not James Weir and 2) I have not taken legal steps to acquire rights to the photo. I have, however, been given the green light to use the photo however I see fit. More on this below...
To be honest, I do not know much about the man. I have never met him and my only "contact" with him, if you want to call it that, was through the individual from whom I received the slide and who merely relayed Mr. Weir's wishes that any of his photos used for whatever purpose be credited to him. I do know that he was a member of the USAAF, but would have to say that he most likely was not an official AAF photographer. The overwhelming majority of official government photography from that period in time was done with black and white film.
Do not mistake claim of copyright with a photo/image credit, as the majority of people do. As I've stated, I do not claim copyright to this photo. But I do claim credit for the image that is presented here in this thread, which was most probably taken from a page on my website.
A photo/image credit is like a family tree, and should include information as to the originating photographer as well as whoever else was instrumental in bringing a given photo or image to light for the masses to see.
In this instance, the originating photographer was James Weir. The slide from which the image in question originated is in my possession, and I am the individual who scanned said slide. I went through the trouble to clean up the resulting image and then post it on my website as well as on a few forums to share with others. (Some of which you yourself frequent, Eric, including WIX.) Wherever I have posted this image, mention has been made of the originating photographer as well as my own by-line, when appropriate.
The bottom line is the fact that the individual who posted the image here in this thread should have stated that he found it on a given website or forum, but did not. If he could not remember where it was found, this should have been stated. Again, it's a matter of courtesy. And again, I'm not angry about this, just a tad miffed. I merely wish to see that credit is given where it is due.
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FLYBOYJ
"THE GREAT GAZOO"
OK - and website might that be?
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FLYBOYJ
"THE GREAT GAZOO"
Forget it Blackwolf, in your little pathetic rant you gave yourself away.
Wildcat
Major
I apologize, I don't even know where I got that pic from. Mods please feel free to remove it, no offence was meant.
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FLYBOYJ
"THE GREAT GAZOO"
That won't be necessary Wildcat. This guy came in here acting so high and mighty and made the mistake of posting his website revealing his true identity, reminded me of a Batman TV show bumbling villain. Anyway as far as I'm concerned you're ok...
trackend
Chief Master Sergeant
Bloody hell that was a long post just to say you are a tad miffed.
Wildcat
Major
Ok Joe, I didn't want to cause anymore trouble thats all.
Hornet_Driver
Airman
Wow... fighting over photographs.
Anyway, I jut wanted to add that some of the German aircraft made their way over to NAS Pax River, MD at the end of the war. In particular, the 262. I do not know what the US Navy wanted with them. Maybe they used them for studies, since that's where a lot of testing and flight evaluations still occur for US Navy/Marine Corps. I do know that in the 1950s, someone/some code within the beltway put out the order to scrap the aircraft. I don't know why, but the aircraft were buried on NAS Pax River. Soooooooo... I'm hoping someone else has some info to add to this.
Anyway, I jut wanted to add that some of the German aircraft made their way over to NAS Pax River, MD at the end of the war. In particular, the 262. I do not know what the US Navy wanted with them. Maybe they used them for studies, since that's where a lot of testing and flight evaluations still occur for US Navy/Marine Corps. I do know that in the 1950s, someone/some code within the beltway put out the order to scrap the aircraft. I don't know why, but the aircraft were buried on NAS Pax River. Soooooooo... I'm hoping someone else has some info to add to this.
