[markjsheppard]

I would say that is not tide but rain. Sand does not look that dimpled after the tide has gone out but does look like that after a quick rain shower. Sea is a long way away??

The 15 does look different 'white' from the cross so would have guess yellow 15 more than white 15.

15 are in different positions (albeit on different sides). Port side is further back than starboard side though could easily be in different locations on the same plane.

I believe only a couple of units had that style of '1'. Will have to look at the Classic books.

Bf109 front view looks further down the beach than the one from behind.

Bf109 from behind shows the skid marks in the sand.

Bf109 from behind - can't see straight prop but probably behind guy in white.

Both do have MG/FF cannons. (or at least cannons).

Probably the same aircraft but not 100% certain.

regards

MS

Aircraft don't generally get moved by tides - they just get swamped and buried - as seen in other photos. Aircraft landing on beach at low tide would not be moved any distance at high tide. It is heavy - engine is heavy - as the water comes in it erodes below the aircraft and the engine and would gradually get buried.