Messerschmitt Bf109G-2 Trop Black 6

The Bf 109, designed by Willi Messerschmitt, is a legend alongside the British Spitfire, American P51 Mustang and the Japanese Zero.

First flown in 1935, the Bf109 was obsolescent by the second half of the Second World War yet it remained the backbone of the German Air Force's day fighter force and was flown by many of her allies. In production right up to the end of hostilities, more than 33000 were built second only to the Russian 'Sturmovik' as the most prolific military design.

Compact, rugged, fast and heavily armed the Bf109 has the distinction of being flown by the highest-scoring fighter aces in history. The promised availability of the new Daimler-Benz engine, the DB 605A prompted design work to begin on the Bf109G series. Higher speeds were obtained but manoeuvrability and handling were adversely affected. The Bf109G series will be forever linked with the daylight bomber-killing missions in defence of the Reich. German fighter pilots found themselves facing heavily armed American B17 Fortress and B24 Liberator bombers and later long range P38 Lightning, P47 Thunderbolt and P51 Mustang fighters. Ground down by the overwhelming odds few survived the war.

What makes this a milestone aircraft?
The Messerschmitt 109 exemplified the fighter designer's view; the most powerful engine fitted in the smallest airframe will result in significant increases in performance. Although the changes in airframe and increases in power inevitably meant that some of the flying characteristics suffered, the fact that it could be produced and remain in the front line for 10 years is a testimony to its original design.

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[ronald8990]

One of the most beatiful planes ever made!!!