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Focke Wulf FW-190A-3
Several Luftwaffe FW-190S Parked on Dry Grass 7 / Jg-2 Richthofen at Morait, France, Summer 1942 Date: 1942
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This evocative photograph captures the scene of several Focke-Wulf FW-190A-3 fighter aircraft parked on a dry grass airfield, with the distinctive silhouettes of these powerful warbirds casting long shadows against the sun-drenched terrain. The image, taken at Morait airfield in France during the summer of 1942, showcases the might of the Luftwaffe's formidable 2nd Fighter Wing, JG-2 "Richthofen," named after the famous World War I flying ace, Manfred von Richthofen. The FW-190A-3, a key fighter aircraft of the German air force during World War II, was renowned for its agility, maneuverability, and formidable armament. Powered by a potent DB 601A liquid-cooled piston engine, the FW-190A-3 was capable of reaching speeds of up to 375 miles per hour, making it a formidable opponent in the skies. In this photograph, the aircraft are seen in their natural habitat, their wings gleaming in the sunlight, and their engines, still warm from their previous sorties, emitting plumes of smoke. The scene is one of both tranquility and tension, as the pilots prepare for their next mission, the roar of their engines a reminder of the destructive power they wield. The FW-190A-3 would go on to become one of the most successful fighter aircraft of World War II, with over 20,000 produced between 1941 and 1945. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the pivotal role these machines played in the conflict, and the skill and bravery of the pilots who flew them.
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