Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum (http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/index.php)
-   Luftwaffe and Axis Air Forces (http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/forumdisplay.php?f=8)
-   -   Recently recovered FC & BoB veteran Bf109E for sale (http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showthread.php?t=10208)

Larry Hickey 22nd September 2007 00:30
Recently recovered FC & BoB veteran Bf109E for sale
 
I see in the latest edition of Australia's "Flightpath" Magazine (Vol 19, #1) that a Bf109E of JG5, shot down in Russia in 1942, is now for sale. The photo shows an intact aircraft. The W.Nr. is quoted as W.Nr.3523, which it says was built as an E-1 by Arado GmbH at Warnemunde in 9.39. It goes on to say that it was known to have flown in the French Campaign and the Battle of Britain, but gives no unit or details. I assume that as one strips down through the layers of paint, its previous unit ID and markings would be visible. Does anyone know anything more about the 1940 history of this aircraft, and what markings it may have carried at that time?

Thanx,

Horst Kube 22nd September 2007 05:51
Re: Recently recovered FC & BoB veteran Bf109E for sale
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Larry Hickey (Post 50932)
I see in the latest edition of Australia's "Flightpath" Magazine (Vol 19, #1) that a Bf109E of JG5, shot down in Russia in 1942, is now for sale. The photo shows an intact aircraft. The W.Nr. is quoted as W.Nr.3523, which it says was built as an E-1 by Arado GmbH at Warnemunde in 9.39. It goes on to say that it was known to have flown in the French Campaign and the Battle of Britain, but gives no unit or details. I assume that as one strips down through the layers of paint, its previous unit ID and markings would be visible. Does anyone know anything more about the 1940 history of this aircraft, and what markings it may have carried at that time?

Thanx,
Larry, can you please share the photo from the magazine with us?
Best, Horst

WEISNER 22nd September 2007 06:15
Re: Recently recovered FC & BoB veteran Bf109E for sale
 
Yes, Photos of the recovery of this Bird would be helpful...And interesting to see for those of us unable to purchase your scorce.
Kevin

Larry Hickey 22nd September 2007 10:32
Re: Recently recovered FC & BoB veteran Bf109E for sale
 
Hello,

I should have posted this website with my original post. Four excellent photos of this aircraft can be seen at this website: http://warbirdfinders.co.uk/aircraft_BF109E_wn3523.htm

Regards,

George Hopp 22nd September 2007 21:12
Re: Recently recovered FC & BoB veteran Bf109E for sale
 
Wow! Fantastic stuff!! Thank you, Larry.
George

dora9forever 22nd September 2007 21:33
Re: Recently recovered FC & BoB veteran Bf109E for sale
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Larry Hickey (Post 50941)
Hello,

I should have posted this website with my original post. Four excellent photos of this aircraft can be seen at this website: http://warbirdfinders.co.uk/aircraft_BF109E_wn3523.htm

Regards,
mine all mine . yeh right my lotto numbers didnt show up.
GARY

DaveM2 22nd September 2007 23:55
Re: Recently recovered FC & BoB veteran Bf109E for sale
 
The aircraft has been well covered in magazines like Aeroplane Monthly, Classic Wings, Flugzeug Classic, Warbirds International to name a few.

Dave


All times are GMT +2. The time now is 12:55.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004 - 2018, 12oclockhigh.net