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A note though ... 1942 ... humm ... judging by the MiG-3 camo and markings I would say it is 1941. The plane is of the earlier "uniform" used at the beginning of the German attack on the Russia. What is more it looks too "fresh" like for the 1942. By the time she would have all markings stripped off and was derelicted or just scrapped rather. The light tail tip indicates a MiG-3 of the 124 IAP. So it may be one of these captured either on the Białystok or Wysokie Mazowieckie airfield.
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Agree.
Not obligatory:
Tail tips of MiG-3s from 124 IAP were red, and the flights of MiGs of this regiment to Kaunas airfield are not mentioned anywhere.
IMHO it is not the Kaunas airfirld but the Białystok-Krywlany or Wysokie Mazowieckie one.
124 IAP ... a part of the 9 SAD in 1941
1 squadron: red;
2 squadron: blue;
3 squadron: yellow;
4 squadron: white.
the info: MiG-3s on the West front (June 1941)
124 IAP ... a part of the 9 SAD in 1941
1 squadron: red;
2 squadron: blue;
3 squadron: yellow;
4 squadron: white.
the info: MiG-3s on the West front (June 1941)
The caption says the plane was captured at Kaunas airfield ("yellow 3").
I never encountered any indication that 124 IAP used yellow color for the tail tips in Russian-language sources. In this case, I treat other sources with a certain degree of skepticism.
Quite precarious reasoning, in my opinion. But maybe Tessitori has a point, I'll try to figure it out.
OK. I see. However it seems that the Białystok, Wysokie Mazowiecke and the Kaunas one were often confused in the past.
They are far apart, though. The 124 IAP flew to the Ross' airfield near Volkovysk, where the last planes were abandoned, and the rest of the regiment left on trucks. But in the chaos of June-July 1941, I wouldn't be surprised by anything.
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MiG-3 Yellow 3" captured by the Germans in the first days of the war at Kaunas airport in Lithuania. Stars with black outlines in six positions.
Thanx for the translation! I assumed that dear Würger would not need translation, and someone else will hardly be interested in such details. Ok, from now on I will translate captions to pictures.
The Volkovysk fits better as the direction of the retreat than the Kaunas. Białystok - Volkovysk - Baranavichy ( in Polish - Baranowicze) and farther towards the East.
Perhaps the "yellow 3" belonged to the 10th IAP, but the tail tip is unusual for this regiment. In 1941 there were no uniform rules for tactical markings, so I cannot say anything more definite.
IMHO the pic and the profile you posted above ( I have checked on my copy of the booklet ) don't have anything in common with. Unfortunately the series of the MiF isn't too accurate and provides the general info mostly. What is more, there are profiles that are the authour's wishful thinking often. The profile is usually associated with the "White 7" that was ID incorrectly in the past until the next shots of her appeared.
PS. the painted tail tip had also the 50 IAP IIRC. But their Migs had the large yellow or white three-digital numbers on the fuselage sides.
the source: MiG-3s on the West front (June 1941)
PS. the painted tail tip had also the 50 IAP IIRC. But their Migs had the large yellow or white three-digital numbers on the fuselage sides.
the source: MiG-3s on the West front (June 1941)
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Bet you a very good beer on that. In fact a pallet of fine beer.
I liked this discussion so i thought ...perhaps some if not most cant read it, but google lens can.
For some reason i have a soft spot for the thing.
Thank you for the input. It is most welcome.
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A good airplane for the wrong place. It was the fastest of 1941 at its ideal altitude, but most of the Eastern Front was at low altitude. I can't deny that it was difficult to fly, but those who tamed the "disobedient stallion" had a monster on your hands. The speed penalty from the gunpods wouldn't matter much at higher altitude, especially with the thinner air.
