German Aero Ae-45?

[Warbird Kid]

Anyone know what the story is with this unique modification?


http://www.airliners.net/photo/1161713/


http://www.airliners.net/photo/Let-Aero ... 3a6a4c77e0

[Mike]

It was done as a fake He111 for airshows in the 80s. It went into store for the next 20 years or so, then was restored as a stock Aero 45 a couple of years back, and promptly wrecked.

[Mike]

The PBY in the background of the first shot is the one that was cut up for scrap in Ireland a few weeks back

[The Inspector]

Think they used big enough tie down weights and chocks? Don't even THINK about giving the line boy any grief if he can move the blocks by himself!!

[WallyB]

Anyone know what the story is with this unique modification?

Like the caption says, it's painted not "modified".

[Mike]

Anyone know what the story is with this unique modification?

Like the caption says, it's painted not "modified".

Painted-on bombs?