These aircraft were found abandoned at a German air base near Salzburg at the end of the Second World War. (USAF Collection, NASM)

Another shot of the group of Me-109's and Junkers 290 at Salzburg. It would appear the "airbase" they operated from was little more than a strip of road. (USAF Collection, NASM)

What appears to be an aircraft of JG 53, abandoned at the end of the war. (USAF Collection, NASM)

Another Me-109 found abandoned. Note the Me-410 fuselage to the right. (USAF Collection, NASM)

Another road, another temporary field. This Me-262 was found abandoned by US troops. (USAF Collection, NASM)