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General Ernst Udet sat in the cockpit of Heinkel He 100 V2
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General Ernst Udet sat in the cockpit of Heinkel He 100 V2
General Ernst Udet sat in the cockpit of Heinkel He 100 V2, after breaking the World 100km closed-circuit speed record at 634 Km/h, on 5 June 1938. Date: 1938
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In this striking photograph, General Ernst Udet is seen sitting confidently in the cockpit of the revolutionary Heinkel He 100 V2, having just broken the World 100km closed-circuit speed record on 5th June 1938. With a top speed of 634 km/h (approximately 394 mph), the sleek and aerodynamically advanced He 100 V2 left its competitors far behind. General Udet, a renowned test pilot and military aviation pioneer, was a key figure in the development of the German air force during the interwar period. He was instrumental in the creation of the Sturmabteilung Stuka (Stuka) dive-bomber, which became a feared weapon during World War II. The Heinkel He 100 V2 was a single-seat, low-wing monoplane designed by the renowned German aircraft manufacturer, Heinkel Flugzeugwerke. Powered by a Daimler-Benz DB601A engine, this aircraft was a marvel of aeronautical engineering, featuring a retractable landing gear and an innovative wing design. The image captures the intense focus and determination of General Udet as he prepares for takeoff, with the backdrop of the airfield and the open sky beyond. The He 100 V2's sleek lines and powerful engine embody the spirit of innovation and progress that characterized the golden age of aviation. This photograph is a testament to the groundbreaking achievements of General Udet and the Heinkel He 100 V2, which pushed the boundaries of what was possible in aviation technology. It is an essential addition to any collection of historical aviation images. [Image Source: The Peter Butt Aviation Collection, Mary Evans Prints Online]
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