Night fighter
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A night fighter is a largely historical term for a fighter or interceptor aircraft adapted or designed for effective use at night, during periods of adverse meteorological conditions, or in otherwise
Operational B.E.2c with RAF 1a engine, "V" undercarriage, streamlined cowling on sump, and cut-out in upper centre section to improve field of fire for gunner
Luftwaffe instrument landing system indicator, built 1943
The Ju 88R-1 night fighter captured by the RAF in April 1943
A restored Bf 110G night fighter with the VHF-band SN-2 radar antennae
Heinkel He 219 Uhu
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The Heinkel He 219 Uhu is a night fighter designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Heinkel. It primarily served with the Luftwaffe in the later stages of the Second World War.
A production He 219A with Hirschgeweih VHF radar antennas
Captured He 219 in British markings in 1945. The aircraft is missing its cockpit canopy
The troublesome Jumo 222 multibank engine, meant for the He 219B and -C subtypes