The Focke-Wulf 190: this 1943 British instructional film produced by the Air Ministry examines a German Fw 190 for the benefit of RAF pilots, detailing its notable features for recognition during dogfights. You can watch the full film on our website: http://bit.ly/47gBOiH You can also watch our video on the Focke-Wulf on YouTube: http://bit.ly/48cwNsE | Imperial War Museum London

Most Fw 190s were the "A" series, powered by a BMW radial engine. Late in 1943, however, the more capable "D" series appeared in action against U.S. bombers, powered by the more powerful Jumo 213 inline, liquid-cooled engine. Because the larger engine lengthened its nose, a 20-inch section had to be added to the Fw 190D-9's fuselage just forward of the tail. During its lifetime, more than 20,000 Fw 190s of all types were built. #avgeek #history | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force