Bv 138

[rove]

hello
for the technic intrested people.

[WEISNER]

nice shots Rove, The Bv183 A, B and C models were used for Recon with ability to carry a light bomb load or depth charges, with the final model (converted Recon types) used for mine sweeping. total production was less than 275 of all models, with a range just over 3,100 miles.

Kevin

[Simon O.]

The flying clog. I've a soft spot for this aircraft as it was extensively used in North Norway. If i remember correctly, it ran on diesel and in the far north, they conducted operations looking for convoys together with uboats, landing mid-ocean and refuelling from them.

[WEISNER]

Correct, most of these were sent to Norway! a decent handling flying machine with good reliability!

Kevin

[Tor]

I have an album from a pilot on BV 138. Stationed most of the time at Skattøra in Tromsø, but also Billefjord in Finnmark. He captured both PQ17 and PQ18 on recon mission.

The best part though, is to see it equipped with what I belive is a Walter HWK 109-500.

[JACK SELWYNE]

HI ALL
YOUR Bv138,EMBLEM IS EITHER 3./ SAGr.125(CARRYING A BOMB UNDER IT'S WING)OR 2./SAGr.130(CARRYING A TELESCOPE UNDER IT'S WING).
HOPE THIS HELPS.
REGARDS JACK

[Tor]

Thank's a lot Jack!

[Tor]

The photo album.


http://www.krigsbilder.net/coppermin....php?album=380

[Tor]

The emblem!

This is probably taken in Tromsø, Norway.

[JACK SELWYNE]

HI TOR
YOUR PHOTO SHOWS THE EMBLEM OF 2./KuFL.Gr.106.
AND IS QUITE UNSUSUAL AS IT IS SET IN A SHIELD.
THATS FOR SHOWING IT.
REGARDS JACK