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Old 3rd July 2017, 19:19
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Re: Bf-109 G-1 in Stalingrad

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Originally Posted by harrison987 View Post
What makes you think it is from a G-1? There is no evidence of it being from a pressurized cockpit, and the rear armour mounts are standard G.

In addition...

MANY canopies survived when a pilot bailed out of an aircraft. I have found near PERFECT canopies, with only cracked plexiglass and some dents...that were FAR away from any airfield.

It was most likely scavenged and buried.

Mike
Midle part - 100% from G-1.
You can compare schemes (pressurized canopy)and photo my canopy.
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