Wm Blecky Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Hi, I have been trying to find some good picture sources of Mistels, specifically for the Fw.190s and Bf.109s that were attached to the Ju.88 base unit. I have had no luck locating good, clear pictures of these aircraft, in particular of the 190s that were used. Getting really particular, of the 190's wings. If anyone can help out, I'd appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jure Miljevic Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Hello Probably nothing new to you, still: http://aviadejavu.ru/Site/Arts/Art8007.htm Like you said, clear pictures are difficult to find. Cheers Jure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDriskill Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) By far the best source I know of, is the out-of-print Classic Publications book, "Mistel: German Composite Aircraft and Operations 1942-45," by Robert Forsyth. The book has a particularly good selection of post-war photos showing the guiding Fw 190's quite well. Unfortunately, at this point finding a reasonably-priced copy will obviously be a challenge: https://www.abebooks.com/book-search/title/mistel-german-composite-aircraft-operations/author/robert-forsyth/ Osprey has also recently released a title on Mistel units, less comprehensive but well done and affordable: https://www.amazon.com/Luftwaffe-Mistel-Composite-Bomber-Aircraft/dp/1472808460 Edited June 17, 2017 by MDriskill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonar Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 I've just seen the Forsyth book going for £275 on Amazon! I bought mine, admittedly years ago, for the original cost probably not much more than 1/10th of that. I need to do a serious inventory of my books, they are probably worth a lot more than I've ever considered. Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaselden Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 This thread has some nice pics of captured Mistel Fw190s: https://ww2aircraft.net/forum/threads/captured-mistel-air-min-77.46739/ Dunno if you can see it if you're not a member of the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 In German Flugzeug Classic Special 11 there is a two-part article on Mistel. It looks that this booklet is still available: http://www.bruckmann.de/titel-45405-flugzeug_classic_special_11_19.html I hope it will help a bit Regards J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 This months Flypast magazine has a feature on Mistel, with some pix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wm Blecky Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 Fantastic! Thank you everyone - greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heraldcoupe Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 The Fw-190 preserved at Cosford was captured as part of a Mistel composite. It's pretty much in it's original configuration with many unique features. It was previously hung from the ceiling at the IWM which means there are many photographs of it's underside in the public domain. Cheers, Bill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wm Blecky Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 Perfect! Thanks Bill, that will be very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDriskill Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 (edited) Another good batch of pics here, with a few fine close-ups of the 190's, including some always hard-to-find underside details: http://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/germany/aircrafts-2/mistel/ The "world war photos" site is new to me, looks quite outstanding overall. Got the link from another Britmodeller post! Edited June 17, 2017 by MDriskill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Great find. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wm Blecky Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 22 hours ago, MDriskill said: Another good batch of pics here, with a few fine close-ups of the 190's, including some always hard-to-find underside details: http://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/germany/aircrafts-2/mistel/ The "world war photos" site is new to me, looks quite outstanding overall. Got the link from another Britmodeller post! Another very helpful and useful link! Thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Ian- Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 (edited) On 6/16/2017 at 11:26 AM, MDriskill said: By far the best source I know of, is the out-of-print Classic Publications book, "Mistel: German Composite Aircraft and Operations 1942-45," by Robert Forsyth. The book has a particularly good selection of post-war photos showing the guiding Fw 190's quite well. Unfortunately, at this point finding a reasonably-priced copy will obviously be a challenge: https://www.abebooks.com/book-search/title/mistel-german-composite-aircraft-operations/author/robert-forsyth/ I'm not usually one for resurrecting 3 year old threads but thought it appropriate in this instance as this thread was where I first became aware of this book a year or two ago. A revised 2020 edition has now been reprinted, UK RRP £45 but available for £25 from ebay. Mine arrived last week and I highly recommend it, definitely one of the better aviation history books I've read. Edited December 6, 2020 by -Ian- 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefaan Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Hi. The FW 190 on top of Ju 88 AM77 was W.Nr.733759. It was one of the two FW 190s that came to South Africa and was scrapped in 1955. It is dealt with in my book Crash Archive Desert Special Vol 1 Stefaan Bouwer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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