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JV 44 Doras
TedMamere
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Moselle, France
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Posted: Friday, March 09, 2007 - 10:13 PM UTC


A lot of aircraft modelers have built at least one Focke Wulf Fw 190 D of the famous JV 44 "Papagei Staffel". But Ayhan Toplu (Atoplu) has almost built the entire collection. This Photo Feature is a real Dora Fest!

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Thanks!
SGTJKJ
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Posted: Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 01:26 PM UTC
Well, I have said it before, but do not mind repeating myself: Fantastic work! You can really be proud of that collection of really nice and unique aircraft.

I do not know the history about the red and white undersides of the Doras. Was it supposed to avoid friendly fire or was it just a sort of "show off" marking for the Staffel?
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Posted: Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 01:33 PM UTC

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Well, I have said it before, but do not mind repeating myself: Fantastic work! You can really be proud of that collection of really nice and unique aircraft.

I do not know the history about the red and white undersides of the Doras. Was it supposed to avoid friendly fire or was it just a sort of "show off" marking for the Staffel?

It was to save them from getting shot down by friendly fire.....
Awesome models btw! I've got the decals myself.
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