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Re: Downed Messerschmitt 1940
Hello Stafford
I very sorry to hear about your wife's uncle passing, 93 was a fine age to get to. Thank you for posting these excellent pictures.
Franck is correct about the information but let me interpret to perhaps help you understand what it means:
The aircraft is a Messerschmitt Bf-109E-3
It belonged to the 4th Squadron (staffel) of 2nd Group (Gruppe) of the 51st Fighter Wing (4./Jagdgeschwader 51) and was the fourth aircraft of that staffel (all aircraft in the 4th staffel were marked with white numbers).
It's construction number or works number (Werknummer or W.Nr. abbreviated) was 1162.
I hope this helps, please ask if you need more information.
Chris
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