Hi Chris,
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Originally Posted by Chris Goss
I have been asked if there is such a thing available. I know that you can get it for the Bf 109 G. Also has the analysis by the RAE of the performance of a capture E been published?
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Yes, Crecy put out a 36-page booklet,
"Pilot's Notes for Messerschmitt Bf109: Technical Data and Handling Notes" as part of its series, "Pilot's Notes Collection". (My copy was published in 2000 -- see photo below.)
It covers three variants:
- Bf 109E (14 pages)
This section is based on a report produced by RAE Farnborough on a 109E that was tested in September 1940. (Probably Bf 109E-3 WNr. 1304, based on the info in Butler's "War Prizes")
- Bf 109T (12 pages)
Based on a translation of a document captured by British Air Intelligence in July 1941, namely "L.Dv.T.2109 T-2: Operational Instructions & Operation and Maintenance of the Aircraft"
- Bf 109G-2 (5 pages)
Technical data for the 109G-2/trop captured in December 1942, from a description produced by RAF Middle East officers.
Here's one more resource for you:
"Fighter Combat Comparison No. 2: Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 vs. Supermarine Spitfire Mk. 1A" by Tacitus Publications, 1973, 27 pages
Content:
- Introductory info on development and operational use (8 pages)
- Design analysis (6 pages)
- Energy-Maneuverability comparison (11 pages, incl. several graphs)
- Conclusion (2 pages)
Regards,
Leon Venter