Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 / G-6/R-6 4820113081378

Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 / G-6/R-6 4820113081378One of the finest fighting aeroplanes in military history, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 series was developed continually throughout the Second World War, with the 'Gustav' being the last major variant and the one most heavily produced. Flown by many of the Luftwaffe's most proficient aces, the 109G was adapted to perform a variety of operational roles and was heavily deployed against the huge USAAF daylight bombing raids which were sent against targets

the throttle was opened and the propeller was set to climb the pilot then quickly had to manually open the coolant flaps

this vital work was interrupted by the introduction of the Luftwaffe's fearsome new Focke Wulf Fw190 in 1941

Weapons needed cleaning

the rugged MiG-17 was produced in large numbers

Cockpit levers detail

which began above the beaches of Dunkirk during the summer of 1940

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Nos 43 and 111 Squadrons would use the Phantom FG

the Bf 110 would go on to prove its worth as a long range fighter bomber and ground support aircraft over the vast expanses of Russia and into the Mediterranean and North Africa

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Although slower than the Messerschmitt Bf109

was regarded as one of the most effective fighters of the entire war - an 'Ace' maker