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Bf 109 G-4 (?) in the USA

Hi folks,

I just stumbled on those two color shots of an Bf 109 G exhibited in the USA, probably in the autumn 1943:

http://www.ww2color.com/search/webap...mary_key=10765
http://www.ww2color.com/search/webap...mary_key=10766

Not the easiest angles or framing for recognizing a particular plane. The engine cowling in the second pic is consistent with a G-1 to G-4 model. Note also the white theatre tail band, indicative of a machine captured either in Tunisia, Sicily or Italy.

Thanks for your thoughts
Marc

Re: Bf 109 G-4 (?) in the USA

As a post script, here is a picture of Bf 109 G-2 or G-4 "Weisse 12" 1./JG ?, also taken in the USA, maybe at Eglin Field:
http://ww2color.com/search/webapps/s...mary_key=00493

Possibly the same plane?
Marc