MAJOR WALTER NOWOTNY, Focke-Wulf 190 A-6
The Painting: Austrian-born Walter Nowotny was one of the most popular and successful pilots in
the Luftwaffe. Starting off slowly, his career became meteoric after his initial victories, eventually
scoring a total of 258.
Among his achievements, he was the first pilot to reach 250 victories, at least twice he scored 10
victories in the same day, he was one of only nine fighter pilots to be awarded Diamonds to his
Knight's Cross; and he commanded the first Me 262 Jet Fighter Squadron. On 8 November 1944,
Major Walter Nowotny was killed in his stricken Me 262 during an air battle wtih P-51 Mustangs.
Nowotny was flying his Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-6 work number W. Nr, 470006 with JG 54 Greenhearts
when he achieved his 25Oth victory, an IL-2, which occured over Orel, Russia.
JG 54 was noted for its innovative and non-standard color schemes. Although the exact shades are
not known it is assumed the upper colors were a medium green and a dark olive green. There was a
small white number 8 in the Kommandeur Chevron while under the cockpit was a small white
number 13. The lower part of the engine cowling, the under portion of the wing tips, the fuselage
band and the lower area of the rudder were yellow. The outer wing guns have been removed and
faired over.
Although constructed primarily of wood, the Russian IL-2 was difficult to bring down due to the
heavy armor plate. Some of the pilots nicknamed it "cement bomber". One of the methods used to
shoot it down was to approach it from underneath and destroy the oil cooler.
the Luftwaffe. Starting off slowly, his career became meteoric after his initial victories, eventually
scoring a total of 258.
Among his achievements, he was the first pilot to reach 250 victories, at least twice he scored 10
victories in the same day, he was one of only nine fighter pilots to be awarded Diamonds to his
Knight's Cross; and he commanded the first Me 262 Jet Fighter Squadron. On 8 November 1944,
Major Walter Nowotny was killed in his stricken Me 262 during an air battle wtih P-51 Mustangs.
Nowotny was flying his Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-6 work number W. Nr, 470006 with JG 54 Greenhearts
when he achieved his 25Oth victory, an IL-2, which occured over Orel, Russia.
JG 54 was noted for its innovative and non-standard color schemes. Although the exact shades are
not known it is assumed the upper colors were a medium green and a dark olive green. There was a
small white number 8 in the Kommandeur Chevron while under the cockpit was a small white
number 13. The lower part of the engine cowling, the under portion of the wing tips, the fuselage
band and the lower area of the rudder were yellow. The outer wing guns have been removed and
faired over.
Although constructed primarily of wood, the Russian IL-2 was difficult to bring down due to the
heavy armor plate. Some of the pilots nicknamed it "cement bomber". One of the methods used to
shoot it down was to approach it from underneath and destroy the oil cooler.
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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