The Germans lost one Me 163 during this engagement being hit by an Allied P-51. As you know, this was one of the targets of the Schweinfurt- Regensburg mission on the 17th of Aug 1943, and it was so because an important Messerschmitt factory that was established there. Weapons. Gab: @plane-encyclopedia Erhalten sind das ehemalige Verwaltungsgebude, in dem heute die kaufmnnische Berufsschule untergebracht ist, und ein Teil der Lackiererei, der heute Infineon als Versand und Warenannahmehalle dient. [8][9][10] The 4th Bombardment Wing, using B-17s equipped with "Tokyo (fuel) tanks" for longer range, would attack the Messerschmitt Bf 109 plants in Regensburg and then fly on to bases in Bne, Berteaux and Telergma (French Algeria). This unit, which was formed in April of 1942, had the primary function of testing and evaluating the newly built Me 163 and helping in the development and improvement of its overall design. DASA later operated as "EADS Germany", which is now Airbus.[3]. Another crash-landed in Italy and five more were forced down by lack of fuel into the Mediterranean Sea. Gebaut wurde 1936/1937 die noch heute erhaltene, denkmalgeschtzte Ganghofer-Siedlung, die damals nach dem Oberbefehlshaber der Luftwaffe Gring-Heim genannt wurde. This is an apolitical forum for discussions on the Axis nations and related topics hosted by the Axis History Factbook in cooperation with Christian Ankerstjernes Panzerworld and Christoph Awender's WW2 day by day. [1], In Regensburg waren ca. This project would eventually evolve into Me 163C. Das ehemalige Betriebsgelnde in Prfening, am westlichen Stadtrand von Regensburg in der Nhe der Westheimsiedlung, erinnerte mit den restlichen, teilzerstrten hallenartigen Bauten, die fr Trdelmrkte und hnliche Veranstaltungen genutzt wurden und mit der Bezeichnung Messerschmittareal noch bis ca. Not for publication. Am Ende war kein herkmmlicher, dichtgedrngter Komplex aus Industriehallen entstanden, sondern eine aufgelockerte Anlage mit Produktionshallen in einer weitrumigen Parklandschaft, die auch gegen Luftangriffe weniger anfllig sein sollte.[1]. Once the first prototype was available, it was flight-tested as a glider by Heini Dittmar in late June, or May of 1942, depending on the source. Bayerische Flugzeugwerke (BFW) (Bavarian Aircraft Works) was reformed in 1926, in Augsburg, Bavaria, when Udet Flugzeugbau GmbH was changed into a joint-stock company. Because of diversions of groups to the invasion of North Africa, the bomber force in England had been limited in size to four groups of B-17s and two of B-24s until May 1943. I'd even settle for a history book of Messerschmitt that had some illustrations. Milch eventually cancelled all contracts with Messerschmitt and forced BFW into bankruptcy in 1931. - Knives The fuel could never be produced in sufficient quantities. The company survived in the post-war era, undergoing a number of mergers and changing its name from Messerschmitt to Messerschmitt-Blkow-Blohm before being bought by Deutsche Aerospace (DASA, now part of Airbus) in 1989. - Box cutters [. Thank you. These include the 5.5 cm R4M air-to-air rocket, and the more revolutionary SG 500 Jagdfaust. Once there, they would be flight-tested by a number of pilots under the command of Karl Voy from EKdo16. The reason for this was the lack of sufficient water supply which was essential for flushing the Me 163 fuel tanks in order to avoid any accidental explosion. Five miles from Schweinfurt, German anti-aircraft guns began firing an effective flak barrage into the path of the bomber force. The wings were quite simple in design, consisting of two spars covered in 8 mm thick fabric. November 1937 begann die Produktion mit einem Serienauftrag fr die Fertigung der Messerschmitt Bf 108, auch genannt Taifun. On August 17, 1943, the USAAF suffered staggering losses in the two-pronged attack against the Messerschmitt fighter factory at Regensburg and the ball-bearing plants at Schweinfurt, Germany. Previously, because of this large number of groups, "provisional combat bomb wings" had been formed in April to control the groups tactically during large missions. Der Angriff war mit einem gleichzeitigen Angriff auf Schweinfurt Teil eines Doppelangriffs, genannt Operation Double Strike. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. From this point forward all aircraft built would be transported to Bad Zwischenahn near Oldenburg. Erst in der letzten Kriegsphase, als kein Treibstoff mehr verfgbar war und Straen zerstrt waren, brach das Betriebsnetz zusammen.[1]. Initially, in the three-wheel configuration, it was to tow the Me 163 along the airfield, using its own dolly, to a designated takeoff position on the airfield (upper picture). This weapon consisted of five rockets usually placed under each wing, but on the Me 163 it was actually mounted vertically in the wings. Freeman states that the gunners' claims were later reduced to 148, and that actual German loss was "only 27 fighters". Of those damaged, many were stranded in North Africa and never repaired. Read our Privacy Policy for more information. The one captured by the Soviets existence is currently unclear. Amusingly, just prior to the first flight, his Me 163 BV 41 (PK-QL) aircraft was painted in red. After a number of attempts to get permission to flight test the Me 163, she was finally allowed to do so at the end of 1942. Um den Bedarf zu decken wurden Tausende Zwangsarbeiter und Kriegsgefangene eingesetzt, die in Barackensiedlungen entlang der Prfeninger Strae untergebracht wurden und auch in Turnhallen, in Slen und im Colosseum, dem im spteren KZ-Auenlager Regensburg. Once at a sufficient height, the two-wheel dolly would jettison from the aircraft (in the left corner). I could simply freelance a building, but I would like to be somewhat realistic and have a structure (or series of structures) that would be reminiscent of the original. [warbirdphotographs.com]. Am gleichen Tag wurde auch das sdlich benachbarte Verwaltungsgebude (Prfeningerstr. The Schweinfurt mission in particular foretold the failure of deep penetration raids of Germany without adequate long-range escort. Given that they could do little against it when the Me 163 was in its dive attack. - Firearms* In late 1944 II./JG400 was repositioned at Stargard. T-Stoff consisted of a mix of hydrogen peroxide with oxyquinoline or phosphate. Ultimately, for the main production version, the HWK (Helmuth Walter Kiel) 109-509A rocket engine was chosen. Die Zwangsarbeiter waren in einem Gebude mitten in der Stadt untergebracht, das als Auenlager des KZ Flossenbrg gefhrt wurde. Die 1926 in Augsburg gegrndeten Bayerischen Flugzeugwerke (BFW) wurden nach der Machtergreifung der NSDAP und nach dem NSDAP-Beitritt des Chefkonstrukteurs Willy Messerschmitt von den NS-Behrden mit weitreichenden Auftrgen zur Entwicklung des neuen Jagdflugzeugs Messerschmitt Bf 109 bedacht. Speer indicated that the two major flaws made by the USAAF in the August strike were first in dividing their force instead of all striking the ball-bearing plants, and second, failing to follow up the first strike with repeated attacks.[31][4][32]. While the aircraft was heavily damaged, the pilot managed to survive. After all rocket fuel had been spent, the pilot would then use the Me 163 as a glider to fly back to its base, or to any nearby German airfield. Given its phenomenal speed during dive attack at the enemy formation, the Me 163 was essentially immune to enemy fighter cover and was unable to do much against it. The last provisional wing in the task force was left without any fighter protection at all. The actual responsibility of building these was given to Messerschmitt production plants at Regensburg with assembly at Obertraubling. At the end of May, the airfield at Bad Zwischenahn was heavily bombed. The C-Stoff fuel tanks were placed in the Me 163s wings. These initial training flights were carried out using two-seater gliders. Das Regensburger Unternehmen Messerschmitt GmbH wurde am 24. The groups were organized into three larger formations termed "provisional combat wings", three groups in a Vee formation wing box leading the procession, followed in trail by two wing boxes of two groups each in echelon formation with one group leading and the second trailing at lower altitude. After the Me 163 returned from a sortie, the Scheuchschlepper rear wheel would be replaced with a tracked platform which supported a cradle that fully supported the entire aircraft at its wing roots, to move the Me 163 for refueling and to be refitted on a takeoff dolly for the next flight. That is until it ran out of fuel, at that point it was completely helpless and could only glide back to base. Initial plans for this aircraft were quite ambitious, as Messerschmitt had predicted that the production of four operational prototype aircraft with additional airframes should commence in October 1941. In Augsburg und Umgebung mussten etliche tausend KZ-Hftlinge zunchst im KZ-Auenlager Haunstetten, ab April 1944 im KZ-Auenlager Augsburg-Pfersee des Auenlagerkomplex Schwaben des Konzentrationslagers Dachau Zwangsarbeit leisten, fr Flugzeuge wie die Me 210, deren Nachfolger Me 410 sowie die Me 262. I have all of these wagon sets - from Liliput, Marklin, and Trix - of transported and disassembled Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighters (plus the new 2009 Marklin releases on order) and have nowhere for these train consists to originate. Messerschmitt Bf 109G-1,3,5: Pressurized, High Altitude Series. [1], Diese Entwicklung fr das Werk Augsburg erforderte die Grndung eines Zweigwerkes fr die Produktion der Flugzeuge vom Typ Messerschmitt Bf 108 eines auch militrisch nutzbaren Kurierflugzeugs, das auch Taifun genannt wurde. Diese Dezentralisierung erwies sich als ein Erfolgsrezept, mit dem auch der nchste schwere Rckschlag bewltigt wurde. The fuselage could be divided into three sections, the cockpit, the central fuel tanks, and the rear engine compartment. [acesflyinghigh.wordpress.com]The fuel load consisted of 1040 liters (229 gallons) of T-Stoff and 492 liters of C-Stoff. Discussions on all (non-biographical) aspects of the Luftwaffe air units and general discussions on the Luftwaffe. It was intended to supplement the training of pilots for 1./J.G. The machinery and the materials were then used for the production of furniture and fitted kitchens. While generally successful, during sharp maneuvers at a speed of some 800 km/h, the ammunition belts proved prone to malfunction. Hi David, as you model aircraft I'm sure you're aware of the fateful raid on Augsburg/Regensburg by the US 8th AF. Die Ansiedlung des Flugzeugwerks verbunden mit dem Zuwachs an Bevlkerung brachten Regensburg auf den Weg zu einer Grostadt, in der das neue Werk mit vielfltigen kulturellen Aktivitten auch fr eine Verbesserung des Freizeitangebotes sorgte. In order to help circulate the fuel, two centrifugal pumps were placed inside the Me 163. Messerschmitt sold the Regensburg works to Fend who, with brake and hub supplier Valentin Knott, formed Fahrzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH Regensburg (FMR) to continue production of the KR200 and his other vehicles. This combined with the extraordinary speed of the Me 163 made engaging targets difficult. By this time, the unit had some 7 Me 163A and 1 of the B version. During these initial combat engagements with the Allied bombers, German pilots noticed that the Me 163s armament had a huge flaw. To resolve this issue the unit personnel began drilling wells to collect water. The Me 163 was a high-speed, rocket-powered, swept-wing tailless aircraft. Given the chaotic state of Germany in 1945, its conceivable that the crew operating this gun may have found a way to make it work. Based on these, the Japanese managed to build a slightly modified copy of the Me 163. The most obvious change was the completely redesigned fuselage, which was larger and had an overall more aerodynamic shape. The EG was designed with a coaxial rotor configuration and had an ambitious performance estimation. While the one carrying the aircraft parts was sunk, the others that were carrying technical manuals managed to reach the German ally. Of the two groups of P-47s (87 aircraft) tasked to escort the force to the German border, only one arrived at the rendezvous point on time, covering only the lead wing, and the second arrived fifteen minutes late. As a result, the Eighth Air Force was unable to follow up immediately with a second attack that might have seriously crippled German industry. In addition, to the rear of the aircraft, a small steerable tail wheel was added to help during take-off and landing. The new factory, Kuno II, was built right into the forest using forced labor from concentration camps. [citation needed], The Messerschmitt factory also produced prefabricated houses, which were designed as "self-building-kits" mainly based on an alloy framework. In the Flossenbuerg factory of the DEST the Messerschmitt Company produced parts for the ME 109 fighter plane. The Me 163B-0 series was armed with the weaker 20mm cannon while the Me 163 B-1 with the stronger 30mm cannon. The Me 163 did not engage the Allies probably due to the small number of available aircraft and the heavy fighter cover. Although the A.P. While the Mk 108 had sufficient firepower to outright destroy or heavily damage enemy aircraft, it was plagued with low velocity. This was the case of the II./J.G.400, which surrendered its 48 aircraft to the Allies on the 8th of MAy 1945. by Cantankerous 04 Jun 2022, 20:01, Return to Luftwaffe air units and Luftwaffe in general. This Me 163 is in the process of being refueled. Juli 1936 wurde als Tochtergesellschaft der Messerschmitt AG Augsburg die Bayerische Flugzeugwerke Regensburg GmbH gegrndet. The industry's infrastructure, while vulnerable to a sustained campaign, was not vulnerable to destruction by a single raid. During this time the 7/JG 400 was also formed, which was stationed at Stettin-Altdamm. Two are located in German museums: Luftwaffenmuseum at Berlin-Gatow and Deutsches Museum in Munich. In Schweinfurt, the destruction was less severe but still extensive. Just a few rounds of this cannon was enough to destroy or heavily damage an enemy target. In late April I/.J.G.400 would be disbanded and its remaining few operational Me 163 were allocated to the J.G 7. Jedoch gab es auch zwiespltige oder gar nachteilige Folgen. The Bf-109 pilot Ren Darbois . Am 15. The Me 163 initially used a fuel mixture of the T and Z-Stoff. About half of those became prisoners of war and 20 were interned. Although attacking both targets simultaneously was deemed critical to success of the mission without prohibitive loss, the Regensburg force was ordered to take off, even though the 1st Bombardment Wing remained grounded at its bases by the adverse weather. [walterwerke.co.uk]. Die Kellerrume, in denen sich Zellen der Hftlinge befanden, bergen auch heute noch Zeichen der damaligen Geschehnisse. In May 1945 the Allied forces were rapidly advancing into Germany, capturing many airfields in the process. I have been looking all over for some 1940s era photographs of the Messerschmitt factories in Augsburg or Regensburg. S. Ransom and H.H. In the autumn of 1921, Austrian financier Camillo Castiglioni first announced his interest in purchasing BFW. In order to provide the necessary power, the Germans simply added a small windmill generator which was placed on the nose of the fuselage. The Me 163 was designed to be light and relatively cheap to build. 1980 an das ehemalige Messerschmitt-Werk. B-17s over Schweinfurt on August 17, 1943. An official website of the United States government, National Museum of the United States Air Force, As a result, enemy fighters hit the first force, landed, rearmed, refueled, and then engaged the delayed second force. The SchweinfurtRegensburg mission was a strategic bombing mission during World War II carried out by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers of the U.S. Army Air Forces on August 17, 1943. In 1944, on Adolf Hitlers instructions, a number of previously secret projects were to be shared with the Japanese. Learn how your comment data is processed. [27] All the factories except Kugelfischer had extensive fire damage to machinery when incendiaries ignited the machine oil used in the manufacturing process. With LeMay escaping over the Alps, the Schweinfurt force would be left to face the full fury of the Luftwaffe on its return to England. Before each flight, the fuel tanks had to be thoroughly washed with water. It was also the first American shuttle mission, in which all or part of a mission landed at a different field and later bombed another target before returning to its base. by phylo_roadking 30 Apr 2009, 23:58, Post This site uses cookies to enhance the user experience and provide analytics data to implement future site improvements. Another purpose that this unit had to fulfill was the training of new pilots for the Me 163. Probably its greatest contribution was that it provided a good experimental platform for flight tests at transonic speeds. The volatile nature of its fuel, occasionally lead to accidents and explosions, losing aircraft in the process, but more importantly the vital pilots. The renaming of BFW resulted in the company's RLM designation prefix changing from "Bf" to "Me" for all newer designs that were accepted by the RLM after the acquisition date. Features typical cowling and early canopy & tail unit. I'd even settle for a history book of Messerschmitt that had some illustrations. In addition, the Germans planned for the Me 163 to be positioned at a series of auxiliary airfields along Allied bomber routes. Prohibited Items: Then, in May of the same year, when the Italian-born investor was able to acquire BMW's engine business from Knorr-Bremse AG, nothing more stood in the way of a merger between the aircraft company BFW and the engine builders BMW. The German force had not been prepared for this contingency, but they were also in the process of re-arming to meet the Schweinfurt force, then forming over East Anglia. [luftwaffephotos.com]As was the case with many German wartime projects, it suffered from delays due to a lack of resources. To achieve a "maximum effort" against Schweinfurt, the 1st Bomb Wing, with sufficient aircraft and crews to employ four wing-sized boxes, formed provisional groups as well as wings, accomplished by eight groups providing a squadron or spare aircraft to form the "composite groups" needed to form a fourth combat wing. Regensburg was home to both a Messerschmitt Bf 109 aircraft factory and an oil refinery, which were bombed by the Allies on August 17, 1943, in the Schweinfurt-Regensburg mission, . The unit received its first operational Me 163 on the 10th of March, and seven more were to arrive by late April 1944. After bombing the target, the Regensburg force turned south and crossed the Alps on the way to North Africa. [militaryimages.net]Following the successful testing of the previous Me 163A series, the Germans began developing a new improved version that was intended for operational use. Da absehbar war, dass fr die Beschftigten des neuen Werkes auch neue Siedlungsgebiete erforderlich waren, wurden die drei Regensburg sdlich und westlich unmittelbar benachbarten Drfer Ziegetsdorf, Dechbetten und Groprfening eingemeindet. During the war Messerschmitt became a major design supplier, their Bf 109 and Bf 110 forming the vast majority of fighter strength for the first half of the war. An Me 163B is engaging Allied B-17 bombers. (Right) Reconnaissance photograph taken after the strike, showing heavy damage. Schweinfurt was close to the city of Regensburg, where there was a Messerschmitt fighter plane . Der erste groe Luftangriff auf das Messerschmittwerk in Regensburg erfolgte am 17. As a consequence, deep penetration strategic bombing was curtailed for five months. At their disposal, there were 2 prototypes, 7 gliders and 11 fully operational Me 163 aircraft. 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