[S Sheflin]

Hello Frank,

Your belly-landed Bf109 displays several interesting technical points: First, I believe that it is a Bf109G. Note the G-position of the fuel filler hatch and DF loop. Second, it features a tall tail unit. From this view I can’t be certain if it is wooden or metal, though I lean toward it’s being a wooden tail unit because it lacks an obvious seam where the replacement metal cap would be attached. Finally, I think that it once carried a replacement-type Erla-Haube. Note what appears to be a section of the tubular mounting bracket found only on replacement Erla-Hauben. This is visible on the sloped rear part of the cockpit near the left arm of the sitting male.

Though not conclusive, its technical details would point to its not being a particularly late-war accident.

Steve Sheflin