1960s Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-3 (Technical Drawing)
DESCRIPTION
This is a detailed model builder’s plan of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-3, a World War II German fighter aircraft, illustrated by D.H. Cooksey. Known for his precise scale drawings published in Aeromodeller magazine during the 1960s, Cooksey created technically accurate aircraft plans for hobbyists and enthusiasts. This particular piece presents the aircraft from multiple angles, and includes structural components, internal systems, and detailed placement of Luftwaffe insignia.
The drawing is rendered in blueprint style, with violet linework over a faded cream background, and features annotations indicating materials, camouflage colors, access panels, and instrumentation layouts. Color references and Luftwaffe markings are clearly marked, including insignia such as the Balkenkreuz and tail swastika. The plan is intended for use in the construction of accurate scale models and reflects the postwar enthusiasm for aviation history and technical illustration.
About the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-3
The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-3 was a variant of one of Nazi Germany’s most formidable fighter aircraft, introduced in 1942 as an upgrade to the original Fw 190 A series. Powered by a BMW 801D-2 radial engine, the A-3 featured improved armament and performance, making it a serious threat to Allied air superiority. The aircraft was praised for its speed, agility, and durability, and it served extensively on both the Eastern and Western Fronts. Its effectiveness initially took Allied forces by surprise, especially during its early engagements over the English Channel and occupied France.
In June 1942, a fully intact Fw 190 A-3 unexpectedly fell into British hands when German pilot Oberleutnant Armin Faber of JG 2 mistakenly landed at RAF Pembrey in Wales, believing he was still over France. The capture of this aircraft provided British engineers and intelligence personnel with a rare opportunity to study the Fw 190’s design, performance, and capabilities in detail. Tests conducted by the Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough revealed the aircraft’s strengths and vulnerabilities, directly influencing RAF tactics and contributing to the development of improved Allied aircraft. The captured Fw 190 became an invaluable intelligence asset during the critical air battles of 1942 and 1943.
Inventory #92321
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