The Battle of the Ore Mountains museum located in Kovarska, in the Northwest of the Czech Republic, is an homage to the fallen pilots of the September 11th, 1944 air battle that took place in the area. It's a labor of love for the curator, M. Jan Zdiarsky, and a place well worth the visit if you are interested in the story of the men who flew the machines.

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Errr, I would not really say so

Great report!

all the best

Steffen

What a fabulous museum!
Its small dedicated museums like this that are so important in esuring that the sacrifices made during that time are never forgotten, and its very good to see that they work in conjunction with the 100th BG people.
Congratulations!
Nige

Excellent feature Jean-Luc. It really does bring home the sacrifices that were made by both sides.
Andy

Great article J-L, once again I'm jealous of your trip !!

Cheers, D

This was a very interesting visit for you all I'm sure. I enjoyed reading and looking at the photos. Thank you. That German drop tank looks natural metal? Is that the way it was found or just the passage of time has eliminated the paint? Russell

Hi all,

Thanks for having read the article.




No, the drop tank wasn't natural metal but painted light blue originally. But like on other pieces present in the museum (Fw190 gun cowl) the paint has disappeared in some places because of the weathering.

Jean-Luc