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Saturday, April 12, 2014 - 06:49 PM UTC
Today sees the unveiling of the fourth colour scheme chosen for the first release of the new Bf 109G-6:
"White 10", flown by Obit. Alfred Grislawski, CO Of 1.1JGr.50, Wiesbaden - Erbenheim Air Base, September, 1943
"Jagdgruppe 50 was created on August 15, 1943 from Jagdgruppe Süd der ObdL that was formed as a high altitude fighter unit to combat recce Mosquitos on July 21, 1943. JGr.50 was led by Hermann Graf who gave birth to the unit´s crest painted under the canopy. The Red Hunter symbolized the German Luftwaffe soccer team known under the nickname 'die Roten Jäger'. Graf was a member of this team, along with then German national team members. The unit existed for only a few months, and in October 1943 was incorporated into I./JG 301. Alfred Grislawski was the CO of 1./JGr.50 and the formation leader, as can be seen from the white tail. He served with JG 1 and JG 53 afterwards, and his total score accounted for 133 victories. Grislawski was awarded the Knight´s Cross on July 1, 1943 and with Oak Leaves on April 11, 1944."
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"Jagdgruppe 50 was created on August 15, 1943 from Jagdgruppe Süd der ObdL that was formed as a high altitude fighter unit to combat recce Mosquitos on July 21, 1943. JGr.50 was led by Hermann Graf who gave birth to the unit´s crest painted under the canopy. The Red Hunter symbolized the German Luftwaffe soccer team known under the nickname 'die Roten Jäger'. Graf was a member of this team, along with then German national team members. The unit existed for only a few months, and in October 1943 was incorporated into I./JG 301. Alfred Grislawski was the CO of 1./JGr.50 and the formation leader, as can be seen from the white tail. He served with JG 1 and JG 53 afterwards, and his total score accounted for 133 victories. Grislawski was awarded the Knight´s Cross on July 1, 1943 and with Oak Leaves on April 11, 1944."
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To see the next instalment click HERE
Please remember, when contacting retailers or manufacturers, to mention that you saw their products highlighted here - on AEROSCALE.
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