[Peter D Evans]

I thought the same Stig. The same image appears on page 27 of "The Messerschmitt Bf109 Part 1 - Prototype to E Variants" [Lynn Ritger, SAM Publications 2005] along with the following caption:

"This Bf109D-1, WNr.2877 suffered a forced landing at some point which damaged the flaps and cowling. Here it is seen prior to a test flight after repairs have been completed but before camouflage has been applied to the aircraft."

cheers

Peter D Evans
LEMB Administrator