The late Rob Mawhinney (at left) and Reddersen (holding a nose-gear actuator from the Heinkel He 219) consult a Luftwaffe maintenance manual for the 219. Mawhinney was an experienced aircraft restoration specialist. During his 22 years at the National Air and Space Museum, he oversaw numerous projects. He died last November.

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August 13, 2019

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