Set of Luftwaffe photos

The battle of Satlingrad, Junkers Ju87 formation

Focke-Wulf Fw190 over the Sea

V-1 reach the target, London

Set of the picture and drawings of Arado Ar234 Blitz

Photo Gallery

Drawings

Arado Ar234. The Blitz - Operational history.Part 4

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Arado 234 B-2 being rolled out of the hangar at Rheine airfield, November 1944

Reconnaissance Operations

The first real operational sorties with the Ar 234 were undertaken by the Ar 234 V5 and V7, which were delivered early in July 1944 to a unit at Juvincourt near Rheims. The unit became operational on 20th July 1944, comprising two pilots, eighteen technicians, two special airframe mechanics (from Arado), two engine mechanics (from Junkers Jumo) and two radio operators, plus a small amount of ground handling equipment. Due to constant bombing of the home airfield, difficulties associated with take-off and landing were greatly increased. A special grass strip was prepared for landing because it was found that the sids were ripped off in an attempt was made to land on the torn-up concrete runway. The dolly undercarriage functioned well, and only on one occasion did it fail to release.

Arado Ar234. The Blitz - other projects. Part 3.

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In mid-December 1943 at the Arado facilities work began on a flying wing project. Straight wings retained their good aerodynamic characteristics only at subsonic speeds. Near-supersonic speeds a new approach to wing geometry. A discussion took place with the RLM in early 1944, and Arado was asked to compile design studies for a high speed long range jet powered bomber. It was realized that the project could best be fulfilled by using a flying wing design with a laminar high speed profile. Five variants of the wing were built, each differing in its sweep. The most advanced work on this project was carried out at Dedelsdorf airbase, where the Ar 234 V16 was being rebuilt as part of this research. The aircraft was destroyed in mid-April 1945 by advancing British troops as they captured the airfield.

Arado Ar234.The Development of the Blitz - versions B and C. Part 2.

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Arado 234B

The first prototype of the Ar 234B variant (Ar 234 V9), that had been ordered on 9th February 1943, was completed in early March 1944. The expected bomb payload was maximum 1,500 kg. Additional rocket boosters, mounted under wings, were necessary for a loaded take-off. Alternatively, two auxiliary 300-leter drop tanks could be carried under the engine nacelles. The first flight of the Ar 234 V9, from Brandenburg to Alt Lönnewitz by captain Janssen, took place on 12th March 1944. During the next two test flights, conducted on 15th March 1944, Janssen experienced problems retracting the flaps after take-off. This issue was partially solved by re-building the flap retraction mechanism. On 21th March 1944, Siegfried Knemeyer carried out a 17-minute test flight of the Ar 234 V9. In the period between 17th - 20th April 1944 at Alt Lönnewitz, tests were conducted with bomb armament. On 29th April 1944, Knemeyer performed a 30-minute demonstration flight over Oranienburg airbase for the Wehrmacht and some RLM officials.

Arado 234 V9

Arado 234 V9

Arado Ar 234.The Begining of Blitz. Part 1.

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Arado 234A

In the late 1930s turbojet engines then under development by BMW and Junkers became reliable enough to be used for aircraft. The Reich Air Ministry (Reichsluftfahrtministerium or RLM) invited tenders for the design of a jet powered high-speed fighter and reconnaissance aircraft. The bid for the fighter design was won by the Messerschmitt factory and resulted in the creation of the Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe. The only response for a reconnaissance aircraft came from Arado which submitted the E.370/IV project led by Professor Walter Blume along with Hans Rebeski and Rudinger Kosin.

Note on the performance in flight of the jet-propelled aircraft Me262, He162, Ar234. October, 1945

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