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Heinkel He 162A-2 VH515
Royal Aircraft Establishment - Heinkel He 162A-2 VH513 (Werknummer 120227, Air Min 65), (marked as Red 2 of 2/JagdGeschwader 1 when it was captured). Operated by the RAE Aerodynamics Flight at Farnborough, this He 162 flew 26 times for 11 hours 45 minutes. Date: 1945
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1945 Aerodynamics Captured Establishment Farnborough Flew Heinkel Hours Marked Minutes Operated Times Werknummer
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1. Title: "Heinkel He 162A-2 VH515: A Captured Enemy Plane's Flight at Farnborough with the Royal Aircraft Establishment's Aerodynamics Flight in 1945" This evocative photograph captures the Heinkel He 162A-2 VH515, a German aircraft marked as Red 2 of 2/JagdGeschwader 1 when it was captured, during its tenure with the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) Aerodynamics Flight at Farnborough in 1945. The Heinkel He 162A-2, also known as the "Spatz" or "Sparrow," was a single-seat, jet-engine fighter produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Heinkel Flugzeugwerke towards the end of World War II. VH515, bearing Werknummer 120227 and Air Ministry number 65, was one of the 2,850 He 162s produced before the war's end. After its capture, this particular aircraft underwent extensive testing and evaluation by the RAE, flying a total of 26 times for an impressive 11 hours and 45 minutes. The Heinkel He 162A-2 was a significant addition to the RAE's research and development efforts, providing valuable insights into the design, performance, and capabilities of the latest enemy technology. The aircraft's advanced features, such as its swept wings and jet engine, were of great interest to the Allied forces, as they paved the way for future aviation and aeronautical innovations. This photograph serves as a testament to the historical significance of the Heinkel He 162A-2 VH515 and its role in the RAE's post-war research and development efforts. The image, taken at Farnborough, showcases the captured enemy plane in its new surroundings, marking a pivotal moment in aviation history.
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