Tada...............
Viktor Bauer was born on 19 September 1915 at Löcknitz in the Randow region of Vorpommern. He joined the Luftwaffe in 1936 with the rank of Fahnenjunker. Shortly before the invasion of Russia began, Bauer was appointed Staffelkapitän of 9./JG 3. In June 1941, he claimed 15 Russian aircraft shot down, including five Russian SB-2 twin-engine bombers claimed on 26 June for his 7th through 11th victories.
Oberleutnant Bauer was awarded the Ritterkreuz on 30 July for 36 victories.
On 22 May, he claimed four Russian I-61 fighters shot down (57–60). He claimed a further four victories on 30 June (66-69). Bauer was spectacularly successful in July 1942 recording 33 victories during the month. Five times he shot down four enemy aircraft in a day and twice recorded five victories in a day.
On 25 July, he claimed four victories (99-102). He was awarded the Eichenlaub (Nr 107) the next day.
On 9 August, he claimed his 106th victory but one day later his Bf 109 F-4 (W.Nr. 13 241) was damaged by enemy fire and Bauer wounded. He successfully carried out an emergency landing. Viktor Bauer was credited with 106 victories in approximately 400 missions. He recorded 102 of his victories over the Eastern front, including 27 Il-2 Sturmoviks.
I have tried to reproduce Bauers aircraft after his 106th victory and subsequent wounding, and the damage shown, atleast I think, represents this pretty damn good for a novice like my paintbrushin sorry ass....
Comments/suggestions/criticism is encouraged.....
And the final product looks like this: