Hijack the German Messerschmitt: real stories of World War II

When it comes to hijacking vehicles, the most common example is cars. Another thing when the question is about wartime. The very concept of "hijacking military equipment in wartime" may seem far-fetched. But in fact, there were cases, and, what is especially interesting, there were cases of hijacking of combat aircraft.

It’s one thing when the enemy’s plane is taken as a trophy - for example, at a busy airport. Another thing is when the situation unfolds as a real special operation, which can be called daring.

The episodes of the Great Patriotic War related to the theft of the German Messers (Messerschmitt aircraft) are described by the Sky Artist channel dedicated to aviation.

It is noted that 8 Messerschmitt fighters were at the disposal of the Red Army in fully operational condition. It seems unbelievable, but story says that everything really happens in war.

Not without cases of battle fraternity on the part of those who, being in the service of Nazi Germany, sympathized with the Red Army.

About hijacking German planes in more detail - in the video:

Comments

[Lipchanin]

Nothing like that. Interesting

[Malyuta]

its Soviet component channel lFor those who are interested in aviation and especially its Soviet component, the presented VO channel is simply recommended.

[K-50]

Suffice it to recall the hijacking of the Junkers Ju-88 with the V-1 missile guidance station by the pilot Devyatayev and his comrades, in which they escaped from Nazi captivity.

[John22]

Henkel hijacking - 111 Devyatayev was with a group of comrades. Yu-88 was not.

[K-50]

Quote: John22

Henkel hijacking - 111 Devyatayev was with a group of comrades. Yu-88 was not.

Well, maybe Heinkel. The main thing is that to hijack a bomber in a group, it seems to me, is much more difficult than a fighter. Moreover, the pursuit option could have a very strong effect on the result.

[Sklendarka]

The most important of the arts is the movie and ... the circus.

[DrVintorez]

Makarych, take the device! in, waved without looking!

[RusGr]

Would many be able to?

[Cat]

Well, they’re talking about poor preparation of Soviet pilots. I understand that a pilot must fly on everything that he can fly and a little on what he cannot fly in principle. But, jumping into a completely unfamiliar car, starting up, taking off, leaving for your own and, ideally, landing a plane so that your own ones aren’t shot down yet, is just beyond skill and luck.