Hello everybody! I just got back from a family get together and my mother was given a whole slew of photos from my aunt. Neither of us had seen any of them before, but they’re all of my Grandpa Bob during his stint in the USAAF during World War II. One particular photo stood out because it just looks awesome. It’s of my grandfather in France in February of 1945. He’s proudly standing next to a Luftwaffe plane that’s been reduced to a scrap heap. At first I thought it might be a 109…but then I took a look at the landing gear and said no way. I’m now wondering if it might possibly be an MC. 205 that was pressed into German service after Italy’s capitulation, but I’m not too sure. So I decided to share this piece of history with all of you, in hopes that someone might have a keen enough eye to tell me what this pile of scrap actually is! I’d like to make a diorama based on this exact photo, but I need to know what type of plane this is so I can buy the right kit. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Going with the markings behind the balkenkruz it could be a captured aircraft. Thinking a French D.520. Also look at the cooler door under the aircraft.
That’s the EXACT same plane in my grandfather’s photo. Thank you all for the tips! Now the next question is: What kit manufacturers make good D.520 kits in 1:72 scale? I think I know what my next kit will be!
