Free Russian airforce

zanenobbs said:

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

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

Dimlee said:

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

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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!

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.

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.

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.

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.