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RCAF/NRC ME262s -looking for R.A.E. & Air Ministry records
Posted by Lee Walsh on Wed Jan 14, 2004 03:40:23 PM
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I was wondering if anyone in the UK reading this might be able to help me.
Working a write-up on the RCAF/National Research Council Me262s that were sent to Canada in September 1946. I just found 20 pages of information on these aircraft in the National Archives of Canada last month. I have been getting some help from Phil Butler and David Green on tracking down photos and information on these two aircraft.
What I am trying to find are ANY official records in the UK that the RAF/Royal Aircraft Establishment as on AM52 and AM80, both Me262s turned over to the RAF at Fassberg. I really need to find this information to see if any of these records can yeild the serial nos. of the engines for each aircraft. The NAM in Ottawa has the following JUMO engines in storage:
1. Junkers JUMO Serial Number (serno) AO115
2. Junkers JUMO serno AO435/3205-4
3. Junkers JUMO serno 2054
4. Junkers JUMO serno 63972
5. Junkers JUMO serno 67032/3230-4
The RCAF/NRC took delivery of 2 other engines and numerous control surfaces from a captured Me262 in late 1944. Wondering if these are the engines that reside in Ottawa today.
Anyone have any clues on where to start looking for these records other than the "PRO at Kew"?
Many thanks,
Lee
Toronto Aerospace Museum Me262 (AM52 burial search)