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@ Hades: Thanks for the other view. of 4U+TL of 3.(F)/123.

@ MICHOO: The pictures I posted are of the F variants, but I didn't scan them as I don't have a scanner (I saved them from things I've found over the years off the net). That's why I can't post pics of the G-6. However, this is the post I put up on the previous page concerning mirrors on that variant:

...I do not have a scanner, but for those of you with the reference to hand who do, you'll find pics of G-6s with mirrors mounted on the opening section of the Erla canopy in the JG 300 books - especially III./JG 300 circa July 44 engaged in home defence. According to one pilot quoted (Uffz Arnulf Meyer) they were an essential mod since they spent more time struggling to check their six for P-51s than they ever did looking forwards ....

If anyone does have the books and a scanner, pictures can be found on pages 175, 176 & 177 of volume 1 of the JG 300 Wild Sau chronicles. There is also reference to them with the Brandy Schwarm (9./JG 300)

Hades is right, it was personal choice, but from what I've gathered, the modification was not quite as rare as some make it out to be - especially amongst single-engined reconnaissance pilots. Ultimately, just because some people don't want this mod, shouldn't stop those who do having access to it.

If sim pilots don't want to use it, then don't download it :lol: