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That is impressive matey, the colours look great. I might have to invesigate them paints. Multi tasking planes and armour models now thats some talent mate, Im jealous.
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Hello guys, this is my first post so be gentle!\ said:No hijack intended but I have a series of photos illustrating the life of a downed Bf109 which those of you from Yorkshire,particularly Sheffield may find of interest. Inspired by a couple of these pictures appearing on a thread elsewhere.First a picture of "White 5" a Bf109E-4 of III/JG53,the famous Pik As (ace of spades) visible on the cowling during happier times in France:
Next the same aircraft after being forced to land at Vincent's farm near Manston aerodrome on 6/9/40.The pilot,Unteroffizier Hans-Georg Schulte,was taken prisoner. Here is an excerpt from the crashed enemy aircraft report:
"Markings 5+I in white. White cowling, spinner and rudder. Camouflage mottled light and dark green and grey. Thick red band around cowling painted out. Aircraft constructed by Erla, work nr.1506 dated 1940. Fitted with DB 601/A engine. Mercedes Benz work nr.62611. Cause of crash uncertain. One wing buckled, otherwise condition of aircraft fair. Standard armament and bulkhead together with pilot's head shield standard".
And photo:
Next being assembled at Barkers Pool,Sheffield. I'm not very familiar with Sheffield but this was near the site of the old Albert Hall....apparently. The swastika on the tail appears to be painted out. JG53 famously did this around this period as some kind of protest,noone really knows why though many theories exist. The most prevalent (Jewish wife) theory seems to have its origin in British documents....pinch of salt required! Of course the picture may just have been edited later,I dunno.
Finally the crowds are in:
I expect it was scrapped soon after!
Cheers
Steve
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