Calling all German Kriegsfischkutter patrol vessel fans

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Calling all German Kriegsfischkutter patrol vessel fans

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Hi guys, can anyone tell me what the aircraft/blimp looking things on the quarterdeck are called and if at all known, what color were they usually painted. I have no idea...

I hope this link works its a picture of what I'm talking about.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8xtXskHcqr ... hare_sheet

Kind regards Dennis.
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Timmy C
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They're floats for minesweeping, also called oropesa.
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Awesome thanks Timmy.
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This is probably the most comprehensive book on KfK (Kriegsfischkutter):

WALLE, H. [Ed.] (2014): Der Kriegsfischkutter. Vom Wachboot bis zur �NORDWIND�. Die Entstehung des KFK.- Sonderdruck des Arbeitskreises historischer Schiffbau e.V.: 119 p., Bonn (K�llen Druck+Verlag).

You can obtain copies from: https://www.arbeitskreis-historischer-s ... ikationen/

Or write me a PN, I am the president for this association and can arrange for your purchse.
Eberhard

Former chairman Arbeitskreis historischer Schiffbau e.V. (German Association for Shipbuilding History)

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