Messerschmitt Bf 109

Jeff Jentz 🇺🇸

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Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum. Savannah, Georgia

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Aircraft

Bf 109 Bf 109

Luftwaffe WWII colors (with yellow nose band)

Manufacturer

Messerschmitt

Gear

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Achievements

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 81.0

You nailed the dramatic underside angle; some ceiling clutter but the aircraft dominates. Nice detail in that iconic yellow-nosed livery!

Insights

Aviation History

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 is one of the most important fighter aircraft of WWII, serving as the backbone of the Luftwaffe\'s fighter force and one of the most produced fighter aircraft in history.

Fleet Rarity

Authentic Bf 109s are rare, with only a handful of airworthy examples and several on static display worldwide.

Record Flights

Had many WWII operational records including kills and sorties.

Safety & Events

Flew in most major European WWII theaters; many aces flew this type.

Future Outlook

Preserved in museum.

Specifications

Daimler-Benz DB 605 (typical for later variants)

Engine

9.92 meters

Wingspan

8.95 meters

Length

850 km

Range

510 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot)

Capacity

3,400 kg

MTOW

2.6 meters

Height