ColesAircraft
Airman 1st Class
A huge 'thank you' to Legend Flyers of Everett, Washington for sending me a large original section of Messerschmitt Me 262 B 'Vera' - which arrived today in a big crate!
The exterior (shown here) was repainted many times while this rare aircraft sat on display at NAS Willow Grove, but the interior is still in its original finish. This panel is made of steel, which surprised me.
I intend to sand down the exterior to find evidence of the original paint, and will likely refinish it to precise wartime Luftwaffe standards, with applicable stencil markings and camouflage.
This Me 262 was operated by Nachtjagdgeschwader 11 to familiarize new pilots to fly the 262 B-1a/U1 two seat night fighter.
Me 262 B-1a 'Vera' Original Nacelle Panel by ColesAircraft, on Flickr
Does anyone know how to tell if this panel is from the inside port nacelle, or outside starboard nacelle???
- Ron Cole
The exterior (shown here) was repainted many times while this rare aircraft sat on display at NAS Willow Grove, but the interior is still in its original finish. This panel is made of steel, which surprised me.
I intend to sand down the exterior to find evidence of the original paint, and will likely refinish it to precise wartime Luftwaffe standards, with applicable stencil markings and camouflage.
This Me 262 was operated by Nachtjagdgeschwader 11 to familiarize new pilots to fly the 262 B-1a/U1 two seat night fighter.
Me 262 B-1a 'Vera' Original Nacelle Panel by ColesAircraft, on Flickr
Does anyone know how to tell if this panel is from the inside port nacelle, or outside starboard nacelle???
- Ron Cole