Zirkus Rosarius

Zirkus Rosarius

This special unit of the Luftwaffe, also known as the "Wanderzirkus Rosarius", was in charge of testing captured British and American aircraft which were all repainted in German markings. This unit was formed by Theodor Rosarius in 1943 and was part of the 2./Versuchsverband OKL. The Zirkus also toured operational airfields showing Luftwaffe pilots the captured aircraft and training them in techniques to counter these aircraft.

Known captured aircraft

Note

*See also KG 200

References

* Lerche, Hans Werner. "Luftwaffe Test Pilot: Flying captured Allied aircraft of World War 2". London: Jane's 1980. ISBN 0-531037-11-8
* Smith, J. Richard, Creek, Eddie J. and Petrick, Peter. "On Special Missions, The Luftwaffe's Research and Experimental Squadrons 1923-1945". 2003. ISBN 1-903223-33-4


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