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Dornier Do-335A-12 Pfeil / Arrow
A Captured Luftwaffe Dornier Do-335A-12 Ofeil / Arrow Parked in RAF Livery As Flown by Test-Pilot Captain Eric Melrose Winkle Brown, Cbe, Dsc, Afc, Fraes, Rn (Born 21 January 1919) Former Royal-Navy Officer, at the Royal Aircraft Establishment Date: 1945
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1945 Aircraft Exterior Eglf External Farnborough
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1. Title: "A Captured Enigma: The Dornier Do-335A-12 Pfeil / Arrow in RAF Livery as Flown by Test-Pilot Captain Eric Melrose Winkle Brown, CBE, DSC, AFC, RN" 2.. This striking photograph captures the unique sight of a captured Luftwaffe Dornier Do-335A-12 Pfeil, or Arrow, parked at the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAF) in Farnborough, England, in 1945. The Arrow, a revolutionary design for its time, was a German reverse-engineered twin-boom, twin-engine, tailless delta-wing jet fighter. The aircraft's innovative design, which featured a single vertical stabilizer and a pair of engines mounted in the wings, made it a formidable adversary on the battlefield. 3. In this image, the Arrow wears the distinctive livery of the Royal Air Force (RAF), having been seized by the Allies towards the end of World War II. The aircraft was put through rigorous testing by the RAF, with renowned test-pilot Captain Eric Melrose Winkle Brown, CBE, DSC, AFC, RN, at the helm. Winkle Brown, a former Royal Navy officer, was a decorated war hero and a pioneering aviator, who had already set numerous records and accolades in the realm of aviation. 4. The Arrow's capture represented a significant victory for the Allied forces and provided valuable insights into the advanced technological capabilities of the Axis powers. The data gleaned from the Arrow's examination contributed to the ongoing advancements in jet engine technology and the development of future aircraft designs. 5. This photograph offers a glimpse into the fascinating history of aviation, showcasing the ingenuity and determination of the men and women who pushed the boundaries of flight during World War II. The Dornier Do-335A-12 Pfeil, or Arrow, remains a testament to the enduring spirit of innovation and the indomitable human desire to explore the skies.
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