@squawk0031 Firstly, I don't think there is a swastika on it, just the Luftwaffe emblem.
And secondly, they have it because it's for historical accuracy. There's no point not ever showing the emblem so we can forget what happened, because it did and we can learn from it. It's not awful that the emblem is on there, it's right.
@soulfoodmonkey No. It's a Spanish, license-built version of the Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2 with a 1,600 hp Rolls-Royce Merlin 500-45. This engine had a chin intake, that altered the lines of the Bf 109's airframe visually. But it's the same airframe overall.
Hispano (Buchon) 109, liscense built in Spain with Merlin engine (Bouchon means Pidgeon for the way it looks) Many were bought after Spain stopped using them. BOB had CASA He-111 bombers (again using Merlin engines) and bouchon's. Some have been switched back over to DB-601/05 engines
The swastika is clearly visible at 0:11 and yes it should be there for accuracy.
kriegsammler 2 days ago
@squawk0031 Firstly, I don't think there is a swastika on it, just the Luftwaffe emblem.
And secondly, they have it because it's for historical accuracy. There's no point not ever showing the emblem so we can forget what happened, because it did and we can learn from it. It's not awful that the emblem is on there, it's right.
OLiVIEIRR 2 days ago
@squawk0031 it's the original markings they want.
creativeprojects720 6 days ago
Why do american and british people keep the swastika insignia on these planes? Unless that quite awful part, those planes are smokin..
Had the chance to ride along in a 108 in Germany. One of my best experiences so far :-)
squawk0031 6 days ago
Yet another airshow video ruined by a jackass announcer.
19babyjack55 2 weeks ago
oh lol.. it looks super close to a p40 lol
soulfoodmonkey 2 weeks ago
@soulfoodmonkey No. It's a Spanish, license-built version of the Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2 with a 1,600 hp Rolls-Royce Merlin 500-45. This engine had a chin intake, that altered the lines of the Bf 109's airframe visually. But it's the same airframe overall.
ILoveMyTail 2 weeks ago
so its a p40 with german paint scheme lol
soulfoodmonkey 3 weeks ago
Hispano (Buchon) 109, liscense built in Spain with Merlin engine (Bouchon means Pidgeon for the way it looks) Many were bought after Spain stopped using them. BOB had CASA He-111 bombers (again using Merlin engines) and bouchon's. Some have been switched back over to DB-601/05 engines
usmctanks1 2 months ago
Where is the Battle of Britain soundtrack when you need it!?
Wickedrichus 2 months ago