Fw44 and DAR-9

[Stieglitz]

Greetings…

I am a new member and this is my first post.

I am interested in the history of the Bulgarian Air Force Fw44J Stielgitz/Vrabche and the DAR-9. I am trying to find out the history of each aircraft including factories, werk/construction numbers, registrations/markings, flying careers and what happened to them. I believe 42 Fw44Js were imported from Germany and a further 42 DAR-9s built. Any photographs of these aircraft would also be helpful.

My interest in this subject is because I am restoring a 1936 Fw44J built in Bremen and sold to Sweden in 1937. It is Werk Nr 1904 and I hope to have it flying in 2 years, in time for its 80th anniversary.

I would be very grateful if you could put me in touch with anyone who has any information or who, hopefully, has already researched this topic.

Also, to help me with my restoration, if you know of anyone with any old parts or NOS (new old stock), German instruments or Siemens Sh14 engine parts, please let me know...

Many thanks

Kind regards

Richard Menage
York, UK