Follow that tail

[andron234]

I have a question for our American wing, In a picture of an Arado Ar 234, from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, I notice a "Tail" from another German machine, Can anyone identify it ? Attachment 160926

[Diamondback]

http://airandspace.si.edu/collection...m_A19540016000

[Flying Officer Kyte]

One, well spotted Drew, and two well identified DB.
Rob.

[andron234]

http://airandspace.si.edu/collection...m_A19540016000

Focke-Achgelis Fa 330A-1 BachstelzeAttachment 160929

Thanks Diamondback, now all we need is a U-Boat to tow it.
Attachment 160930

[Diamondback]

Simple trick, Rob: Started by looking for preserved Ar234s, which narrowed the collection to NASM Udvar-Hazy and their WWII Luftwaffe Collection, then from there it was a matter of browsing holdings until I found the right tailgroup.

*First* thought was actually a Ba349 Natter, for some reason...

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Well judging by the posting times of the pictures DB, you were very quick off the mark.
We will have to start calling you Holmes.
Rob.