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Re: Bf 109 E-6?
Dear Norbert,
the Bf 109 E-6 did in fact exist, although it was manufactured only in small numbers. According to C-Amts Programm LC 21, dated Nov. 1st, 1940, a total of 9 aircraft were to be produced, all of which were to be delivered by November 30th, 1940. In fact, I have the WerkNr. for at least 12 Bf 109 E-6 so that apparently the original plan was exceeded.
All known Bf 190 E-6 were assemlbled at Arado's Warnemünde plant and were derived from the E-7 series in the WNr.-range 4900, being equipped with the DB 601 N. According to Flugzeug-Baureihen Blatt Bf 109, Chef TLR Fl. Nr. 8569/44, dated August 1st, 1944 the aircraft weere equipped with two powered cameras HK 12,5 / 7x9, so that this series was expressly designed as a recconnaissance version. Accordingly the strength returns of a number of F- and H-Staffeln contain small numbers of E-6.
The first eight Bf 109 E-6 were assigned to the Ob.d.H. in March 1941 and were then distributed to the recce-units.
Apparently at a later stage surviving Bf 109 E-6 were converted to E-7 standard, some to E-9 standard in the course of major repairs.
Sorry, my time is scarce but I hope this helps.
Regards
Jochen Prien
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