Heinkel He.219A-2/R1 ' Uhu' (Eagle Owl) Nightfighter
Unit: 1./NJG 1
Serial: G9+TH (W.Nr.290123)
Plane operating from Westerland (Sylt Island) 
in spring 1945.

Light enhanced black version for European night campaigns
in the 110c slot. Original file by George "Geo" Lekko

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Ade Kelly 'flying tiger'
sept 2007


About the He-219 - courtesy of George Lekko

Potentially one of the most effective night-fighters for the Luftwaffe, 
the Heinkel He219 "Uhu' (eagle owl) was doomed by political misjudgments 
and maltreatment. Started as a private venture study of the firm, 
the He219 incorporated a number of advanced features such as 
pressurized crew compartment, cockpit positioned at the extreme 
nose for excellent visibility, landing gear of tricycle configuration, 
etc. The He219 was also the world's first operational aircraft to be 
equipped with ejector seats. 

Powered by two Daimler-Benz DB603 engines, this aircraft with a 
long and slender fuselage displayed its combat-worthiness against 
allied bombers in nocturnal operations during the final period of the 
conflict. Several versions were produced starting with the He219A-0 
in 1942, and among them, the He219A-7 was the final and the most
 sophisticated version. It is equipped with larger, improved super charger 
intakes for its DB603G engines. Coupled with a FuG220 radar,
 two dorsal 30mm canons dubbed "Schrage Musik" plus two each 
20 or 30mm canons in the wing-roots and the ventral tray enhanced 
A-7's capability as a high altitude night-fighter. 

Although the total number of production was only 268 until the end of the war, 
the Heinkel He219 Uhu gained noteworthy results against allied airforces and 
was the best among the Luftwaffe's reciprocating engined night-fighters.

 