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Originally Posted by Marc-André Haldimann
Dear Gerry,
This is an Mtt built Bf 109 G-6/Trop operated by JG 53. The W.Nr. is chalked on the upward pointing propeller blade, possibly reading W.Nr. 16543. It certainly ascertains an Mtt built G-6; given the W.Nr. range, this photo was taken during his time in Sicily or Southern Italy during Summer 43.
Cheers
Marc
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Thanks Gerry for this pic.
This said, 16543 was
effectively captured as attested by the following picture. Source unknown (to not say eBay)
Cheers,
Franck.