OSCAR BOESCH'S FOCKE-WULF Fw 190 A-8/R8
In addition to the artist's signature each print co-autographed by the pilot Oscar Boesch.
The Painting: To combat the heavy bombers, the Fw 190 was modified with bolt-on 5 mm armor
plates called "Panzer Platten" on the fuselage sides. Additional 30 mm armored glass panels were
added on the canopy and extra glass was added to the windshield quarter-panels. The outboard 20
mm wing guns were replaced by MK 108 30 mm cannons. This combination was the Fw 190 A-8/R8
"Sturmbock" (Ram). In an effort to save some weight, the 13 mm machine guns that were mounted
over the engine were often removed.
To protect these heavy fighters, special Gruppen of Bf 109's were assigned to fly top cover while
the 190's attacked the bombers.
The camouflage colors of this machine were the standard grays 76, 75 and 74. The distinctive
Reich defense bands of black/white/black trimmed with white were selected by Major von Kornatzki
to help identify this special unit. White numbers with a thin black outline were used. The rare unit
badge shown was only in use for a few weeks and not on all aircraft. They were hand-painted
without use of stencils so they were all a little different.
Oscar Boesch did not enter the war until April l944. In an effort to help stop the allied bomber
offensive, he volunteered for a new unit being formed by Major von Kornatzki to lead the effort to
stop bombers at all costs even if it meant ramming them, Sturm-Staffel |. In May 1944, Sturm-Staffel |
became || Staffel with 10 and 13 Stafflen added to form IV./JG 3 "Udet".
Oscar Boesch was shot down eight times, four bail outs and four crash-landings. He flew 120
combat missions, on this last mission he rammed a Russian Yak-9 fighter. Boesch's unit suffered
350% losses. He is one of three known survivors.
The Painting: To combat the heavy bombers, the Fw 190 was modified with bolt-on 5 mm armor
plates called "Panzer Platten" on the fuselage sides. Additional 30 mm armored glass panels were
added on the canopy and extra glass was added to the windshield quarter-panels. The outboard 20
mm wing guns were replaced by MK 108 30 mm cannons. This combination was the Fw 190 A-8/R8
"Sturmbock" (Ram). In an effort to save some weight, the 13 mm machine guns that were mounted
over the engine were often removed.
To protect these heavy fighters, special Gruppen of Bf 109's were assigned to fly top cover while
the 190's attacked the bombers.
The camouflage colors of this machine were the standard grays 76, 75 and 74. The distinctive
Reich defense bands of black/white/black trimmed with white were selected by Major von Kornatzki
to help identify this special unit. White numbers with a thin black outline were used. The rare unit
badge shown was only in use for a few weeks and not on all aircraft. They were hand-painted
without use of stencils so they were all a little different.
Oscar Boesch did not enter the war until April l944. In an effort to help stop the allied bomber
offensive, he volunteered for a new unit being formed by Major von Kornatzki to lead the effort to
stop bombers at all costs even if it meant ramming them, Sturm-Staffel |. In May 1944, Sturm-Staffel |
became || Staffel with 10 and 13 Stafflen added to form IV./JG 3 "Udet".
Oscar Boesch was shot down eight times, four bail outs and four crash-landings. He flew 120
combat missions, on this last mission he rammed a Russian Yak-9 fighter. Boesch's unit suffered
350% losses. He is one of three known survivors.
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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