Striking by Night - Messerschmitt Bf 109
The single-engine Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the most common German fighter aircraft of the Second World War. Introduced before the war, its performance and armament made it a dangerous adversary. Many were used as night-fighters against Allied bombers, particularly over target areas in free-ranging Wilde Sau (wild boar) operations. Their heavy cannon fire was lethal.
Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6
| Manufacturer | Messerschmitt at Regensburg-Obertraubling |
|---|---|
| Type | Fighter |
| Wingspan | 9.92 metres |
| Length | 8.84 metres |
| Engine | Daimler-Benz DB 605A engines of 1,475 horsepower |
| Armament | One 20-millimetre or 30-millimetre cannon and two 13-millimetre machine-guns |
| Crew | One |
| Colour scheme | This is the last example in the world still displaying its original camouflage and markings: a 1944 day-fighter scheme, with variations resulting from service repairs and replacements. |
