discussion Was there any Me 262 A-1a Jabo w/ 2x 250KG bombs?

[slupanter]

Hey all, I need some hivemind help.

I can't find much info about the operating history of any Me 262 A-1a Jabo w/ 2x 250KG; I can find A-1s with rockets and even A-2a.
I believe the A-1a did operate, all be it limited, with 250kg bombs as they are said to have attacked the Lundendoeff bridge.

Any photos, books or anecdotes are welcome

 

[Ian M]

Me 262 A-1a Jabo

You mean like this?
https://www.flugrevue.de/klassiker/im-detail-messerschmitt-me-262/
There is a photo of one about half way down the page....

 

[prichrd1]

Hey all, I need some hivemind help.

The book "ME262 A-1" In Close Up - published by Monogram has two pictures, both showing "bomb racks".
Page 5 of the same book also details additional - or "Rustsatze" equipment carried by the ME262 A-1 "Jabo".

If I get chance later I will try to scan copies & post them.

HTH

Paul.
:smiling:

 

[slupanter]

@Ian M @prichrd1
Brilliance!

 

[prichrd1]

That photo is a lot clearer than the ones in the Monogram book - :thumb2: :thumb2:

Paul.
:smiling:

 

[Ian M]

You're welcome Alex. It was a pure lucky find. I was searching for bomb load outs for me Jag and this turned up in the results.