Blohm und Voss BV238 and BV40

Blohm und Voss BV238 and BV40

Photo 1 is a starboard side view of the six engined BV238 seaplane floating on water.
Photo 2 is a port side view of the BV40
Photo 3 is a port side and slightly rear view of a BV40.

Three b/w photographs on an album page

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Blohm Und Voss BV 238.
During the spring of 1940 a contract was placed for a four engined float-plane. This however proved to be under-powered & it was eredesigned [sic] for six engines. At the time of building it was the world’s heaviest aircraft, although not the biggest. Designated as a long range transport, Maritime Patrol & Bomber. Powered by six Daimler Benz DB 603G 12 cylinder engines. Max speed 216 mph. Normal loaded weight 209439 lbs. Wingspan 197feet 4 3/4 inches.

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Blohm Und Voss BV 40.
Conceived & built as an unpowered glide fighter. Designed for day operations against the American Air Force. The keynote of the BV 40 was simplicity, being manufactured from non-strategic materials & towed to attack hieght [sic] by an orthodox fighter The BV 40 first flew in late May 1944. Armament two 30mm cannon. Max speed attainable in a dive 560mph.