GENERAL DlETRICH HRABAK'S MESSERSCHMITT Bf 109 F-2
In addition to the artist's signature each print is co-autographed by the pilot Generalmajor Dietrich
Hrabak (Ret)
The Painting: This colorful machine was flown by Dieter Hrabak as Kommandeur of II./JG 54
Greenhearts July 1941. JG 54 was known for its innovative and non-standard camouflage, driving
modern-day enthusiasts and modellers wild trying to pin down the exact colors. After studying some
original color photos of II./JG 54 aircraft with the same type of camouflage, artist Jerry Crandall created
this highly detailed profile.
The undersurfaces and fuselage sides RLM 76; top of fuselage along the spine, RLM 74 gray. A darker
color around the canopy area is possibly RLM 66 or black-green 70. The streaky lines are RLM 70,
black-green. The islands of color inside the streaks were thought to be RLM 02 gray but could be a
gray like RLM 75. The front of the spinner is red and white with RLM 70 black-green on the rear portion
and a white quarter section. The prop blades are RLM 70. Factory stencilling appears to be
over-sprayed for the most part.
The port side of the rudder has 24 victory bars in white and the starboard side shows 25 victory bars
but have the tiny red stars or roundels indicating the nationality of each victory. The work number on
the fin is W.Nr. 6773. Many 109 F-s had the glass triangle below the windscreen blocked off on the
starboard side as this machine does. This aircraft does not have the shield over the port side exhaust
stacks.
Known and respected for his leadership abilities, Dietrich Hrabak tutored the leading Luftwaffe
"Experts" like Hartmann, Barkhorn and others teaching them to fly with "their heads and not their
muscles". Hrabak was Kommandeur of II Gruppe JG 54 "Greenhearts" from August 1940. Then in
November 1942, he was Kommodore of fighter wing JG 52 until October 1944 when he took charge of
JG 54. Amazingly after more than 1000 combat missions and 125 victories, he never had to bail out.
Although he crash-landed seven times, he was never wounded.
General Hrabak ended the war Knight's Cross holder with Oakleaves. He passed away September 15th,
1995.
Hrabak (Ret)
The Painting: This colorful machine was flown by Dieter Hrabak as Kommandeur of II./JG 54
Greenhearts July 1941. JG 54 was known for its innovative and non-standard camouflage, driving
modern-day enthusiasts and modellers wild trying to pin down the exact colors. After studying some
original color photos of II./JG 54 aircraft with the same type of camouflage, artist Jerry Crandall created
this highly detailed profile.
The undersurfaces and fuselage sides RLM 76; top of fuselage along the spine, RLM 74 gray. A darker
color around the canopy area is possibly RLM 66 or black-green 70. The streaky lines are RLM 70,
black-green. The islands of color inside the streaks were thought to be RLM 02 gray but could be a
gray like RLM 75. The front of the spinner is red and white with RLM 70 black-green on the rear portion
and a white quarter section. The prop blades are RLM 70. Factory stencilling appears to be
over-sprayed for the most part.
The port side of the rudder has 24 victory bars in white and the starboard side shows 25 victory bars
but have the tiny red stars or roundels indicating the nationality of each victory. The work number on
the fin is W.Nr. 6773. Many 109 F-s had the glass triangle below the windscreen blocked off on the
starboard side as this machine does. This aircraft does not have the shield over the port side exhaust
stacks.
Known and respected for his leadership abilities, Dietrich Hrabak tutored the leading Luftwaffe
"Experts" like Hartmann, Barkhorn and others teaching them to fly with "their heads and not their
muscles". Hrabak was Kommandeur of II Gruppe JG 54 "Greenhearts" from August 1940. Then in
November 1942, he was Kommodore of fighter wing JG 52 until October 1944 when he took charge of
JG 54. Amazingly after more than 1000 combat missions and 125 victories, he never had to bail out.
Although he crash-landed seven times, he was never wounded.
General Hrabak ended the war Knight's Cross holder with Oakleaves. He passed away September 15th,
1995.
Here at Ozark Airfield Artworks we offer a large selection art prints. These prints mainly
depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We also deal
with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are from all the top
national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of our prints are
signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking for a specific
plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We also deal
with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are from all the top
national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of our prints are
signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking for a specific
plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
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