This Focke-Wulf Fw-190F-8 fighter, serial number Wk Nr 581808, was discovered in the summer of 2019 near the city of Priozersk, Leningrad region. He was shot down on August 4, 1944 during a battle with Soviet Hurricanes; the pilot jumped out with a parachute, but did not survive.
1944-08-04, 1./SG 5, Fw 190 F-8, 581808, Q9+BT, Kuusikkoniemi
Flugzeugführer Ogfr Kruppa, Alfred, +Absturz brennend in den Vuoksiim 16.40 Uhr. Bruch 100 %. Ogfr Kruppa mit Fallschirm abgesprungen aber in Fluss Vuoksi ertrunken.
Thanks for your blog, nice to read. Do not stop.
Hi how much is the ss m40 rusted one that’s just been found because I’m interested in buying it
Can you let know regards nigel
Not for sale at the moment, will be posted on website if sold. Because the helmet comes from other relic hunters!