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Hi Guys and thanks again for all the replies! Really 'preciate it! I'll get the book for future reference anyway! All the best and will keep you guys updated! Cheers bg

Hi all and thank you for the replies.... Most probably they had an overhead crane/derrick the type found in naval dockyards. The FW-190 weighed in at 4,300Kgs loaded, so not a heavy-weight by any means. However it might have been a bit of a pain trying to position the FW and the crane in the proper spot not to cause and trouble whilst hoisting the plane. Moment of rotation, causing the crane to topple. Will scout through your links and go from there.. Thanks again and all the best bg

Hi all, I am building a Mistel 2 in 1/48. The old Dragon kit. I wanted to create a diorama and was wondering what the luftwaffe mechanics used to hoist the fw190 or the main aircraft on top of the "bomb". Obviously some sort of crane, but I looked and searched and found nothing of value. If anyone knows or has access to some pics, it would be great if he/she could share? Thanks and best to all bg

Hey Eclipse..Thank you for the info...'preciate it...Sorry for the delay in replying, been a bit hectic at work....

Hi all, been away for yonks, does any good soul have any idea what type of font Dassault used on its mirages? Basically depicting Mirage F1 or Mirage III below the canopy? Thanks and best to all