Fw-190A8/R8 6/JG 300
In the closing months of WWII the U.S. 8th air force were routinely mounting one thousand bomber raids on Germany with 700 or 800 fighter escort. 6/JG300 was on of the “assault fighter” units tasked with intercepting these raids.
On January 14,1945, JG 300 lost 56 fighters to P-51 Mustangs of the 357th Fighter Group. Finally, in tactical support during the Allied Rhine crossing on March 24.1945, II/JG 300 was almost completely wiped out by Mustangs from the 353rd Fighter Group.
This is the Eduard 1/48 kit in the markings of Unteroffizier Paul Lixfeldt of 6./JG 300 November,1945.
I have included a pic of Paul Lixfeldt the teenage corporal pilot.
The name on the armor plate is rather crude but probably understandable for a teenage pilot.
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George Henderson said on March 29, 2021
Well done
Paul E. Owens said on March 30, 2021
Thanks George
John vd Biggelaar said on March 30, 2021
Very nice build, Paul.
Paul E. Owens said on March 30, 2021
Thanks John
Tom Cleaver said on March 30, 2021
Nice work – a great result is almost guaranteed with this kit – it’s not shake ‘n’ bake, but pay attention and love what you get.
Paul E. Owens said on March 30, 2021
Very true Tom, a state of the art kit! Thanks Tom
Spiros Pendedekas said on March 30, 2021
That’s a great Wurger, Paul.
Congratulations!
Paul E. Owens said on March 30, 2021
Thanks Spiros
Ross Paton said on March 30, 2021
Wow. Nice. So young (pilot). It would break your heart 🙁
Greg Kittinger said on March 30, 2021
A great-looking 190!
Paul E. Owens said on March 30, 2021
Thanks Greg
Ross Paton said on March 30, 2021
I hope he survived?
Paul E. Owens said on March 30, 2021
From what i could find he did survive but was wounded and bailed out in support of the Ardenes offensive. Thanks Ross.