Bf109G-6 W/Nr. 411788 abandoned at Melsbroek, Belgium
 

Hi,

Bf109G-6 Black 15 W/Nr. 411788 (back spinner with yellow and white spiral, engine DB605-A1 HSQ 00705009) was found abandoned , burnt out, in an hangar at Melsbroek airfield, Belgium during September 1944.

Are any additional details about this plane available, s.a. unit and operational use ?

Many thanks and best regards


Luc

Re: Bf109G-6 W/Nr. 411788 abandoned at Melsbroek, Belgium
 

You're in luck! This from ULTRA:

CX/MSS/R292(C),42

Orders stamped 1720/29/8, addressed to GEKEM ((Jagdkorps)) (Roman) II:

The following serviceable a/c are to be collected immediately on a/f 402 ((AMY)):

Bf 109 G-6, W.Nr. 411788, owner ACATO ((III./JG)) 1

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NOTES: (1) Source almost certain above from Field Luftgau Belgium – North France.

Re: Bf109G-6 W/Nr. 411788 abandoned at Melsbroek, Belgium
 

Nick,


Thanks for the supplied info !


Best regards from a tropical Belgium


Luc

Re: Bf109G-6 W/Nr. 411788 abandoned at Melsbroek, Belgium
 

Wow Nick !

Thanks for that information! Is AMY Melsbroek ?