Not often seen Bf-109 photos - Page 2 - Aircraft of World War II

net_sailor · 04-21-2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DFM+BB

On the last pic I think it's a B109 from reggia aeronotica because of the Italian pilot and the Italian aircraft in the background.

But the type of the messerschmitt might be wrong I think it's more a Bf109 G-2 than a F model because of the front canopy and the model of wheel.
And as you know the G-2 model use the same rims than the F model like on this picture (that's why It can't be a G-4).

I, disagree.
G-2 had strenghned (welded) windshield already. The windshield on last picture has thin frames and exterior armour glass - typical for Friedrichs. Moreover the engine cover has no small air intakes for spark plug cooling and oil cooler is flat type.

I'm sure it's Friedrich.

DFM+BB · 04-22-2009, 07:50 AM

Ok I admitt my mistake.
But why there isn't the typical triangular glass on both side of the front canopy???

net_sailor · 04-22-2009, 08:31 AM

Generally yes, but often right side glass triangle were replaced by metal sheet with outlet for flare gun.

Wayne Little · 04-22-2009, 08:58 AM

that last pic is definitely an 'F'....

Njaco · 04-22-2009, 03:22 PM

My thoughts too.

Pong · 05-02-2009, 05:59 AM

Nice! Thanks for sharing Chocks!

imalko · 05-09-2009, 09:03 PM

Don't know how often you get to see this kind of pictures, so here is one Bf 109E of Slovak Air Arm. Picture taken from one of HT model Špecial books.

Translation of the text on the picture:

"Bf 109E-4 or E-7 at Vajnory airfield, 1943, pilot František Cyprich. On the fuselage are still visible over painted German code letters D-???K. Its interesting how letter K is still clearly visible."

Njaco · 05-10-2009, 08:43 AM

effective use of an antenna!

Chocks away! · 05-10-2009, 11:06 AM

It would be funny if one had to scramble with the laundry still on...

gumbyk · 05-10-2009, 06:12 PM

I guess thats one way of getting the laundry dry in a hurry!!

Wayne Little · 05-11-2009, 08:57 AM

That's a strange looking clothes line to have in the back yard....

imalko · 05-11-2009, 01:31 PM

Glad you guys like photo I'v posted. Here's another not so often seen Bf 109 photo...

Two Slovak pilots of 13.(Slow)/JG 52 in front of Bf 109G. Picture taken in July 1943 probably at Anapa airfield. Note the person sitting in the shades beneath the horizontal tail surfaces...

Source of the photo HTmodel Špecial.

Wurger · 05-11-2009, 06:11 PM

Nice pics.

Trebor · 05-11-2009, 06:17 PM

how come the wheels are covered?

ccheese · 05-11-2009, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trebor

how come the wheels are covered?

I would guess it has something to do with the heat, the sun and air pressure in the tires. Just a guess, mind you... I saw navy aircraft parked at NAS Jax with wheels covered just like that.

Charles

04-22-2009, 08:31 AM	#18
net_sailor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Elbląg/Poland Posts: 226	Generally yes, but often right side glass triangle were replaced by metal sheet with outlet for flare gun. __________________ "Polish soldier fights for freedom of the other nations, but dies only for Poland" - gen. Stanisław Maczek Last edited by net_sailor; 04-22-2009 at 08:45 AM.

04-22-2009, 08:58 AM	#19
Wayne Little Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Sth. Aust. Posts: 12,487	that last pic is definitely an 'F'.... __________________

04-22-2009, 03:22 PM	#20
Njaco The Pop-Tart Whisperer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Jersey, United States Posts: 10,228	My thoughts too. __________________ "If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it's English, thank a soldier!" http://www.njcacoa.org/

05-02-2009, 05:59 AM	#21
Pong Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 495	Nice! Thanks for sharing Chocks! __________________ "I'm sure as hell not a killer, but combat flying is like a game, and a guy likes to come out on top." -Maj. George E. Preddy, killed on Christmas Day, 1944

05-10-2009, 08:43 AM	#23
Njaco The Pop-Tart Whisperer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Jersey, United States Posts: 10,228	effective use of an antenna! __________________ "If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it's English, thank a soldier!" http://www.njcacoa.org/

04-22-2009, 07:50 AM	#17
DFM+BB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 35	Ok I admitt my mistake. But why there isn't the typical triangular glass on both side of the front canopy???

05-10-2009, 11:06 AM	#24
Chocks away! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cyprus Posts: 336	It would be funny if one had to scramble with the laundry still on... __________________ And now for something completely different...

05-10-2009, 06:12 PM	#25
gumbyk Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Auckland Posts: 157	I guess thats one way of getting the laundry dry in a hurry!!

05-11-2009, 08:57 AM	#26
Wayne Little Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Sth. Aust. Posts: 12,487	That's a strange looking clothes line to have in the back yard.... __________________

05-11-2009, 06:11 PM	#28
Wurger Siggy Master Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 13,964	Nice pics. __________________

05-11-2009, 06:17 PM	#29
Trebor Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,107	how come the wheels are covered? __________________ THANKS NJACO FOR THE SIG PIC!! Southern Comfort III of the 8th Air Force, 44th Bombardment Group. Captain George R. Insley (pilot) commanding, Rudolph Jandreau Engineer/top turret gunner

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