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Re: Bf-109 Natural Metal Wings
Hi,
That photo is an example of a wing "pre" camouflage. As fas as I know, there were no Me109's that had completely unpainted wings. It was the larger access panels only (screwed on, not riveted) that were left unpainted.
What is shown in this photos is RLM02. There are a lot of steel fittings, bolts, and control linkages in that area of the cooler that would need some sort of "corrosion protection" from the weather...pre camouflage. You will see the same primer in the area of the aileron hinges.
They stopped priming RLM02 on all internal areas, but some areas (steel), needed to be primed so corrosion would not set in before it had time to be painted with the 74/75/76.
The aileron is painted RLM76 (RLM74 on opposite side) as it was a pre-painted part, and mounted before the rest of the aircraft was painted.
At WNF DIANA, the fuselage, tail, and wings were all built in separate tunnels...camouflaged...and then assembled as individual units to make the complete aircraft. This wing is not an example of a finished wing, as it does not bear the cross, as yet. it is simply awaiting camo.
Mike
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