Bf109 Neubau 1/44 to 3/45

[ArtieBob]

First, please note the caveats included in my reply on 12 Sept .”The bold numbers represent data that was not specific as to location. In some cases this seems pretty clear as no plant other than WNF built G 8 /R5s. Others are possibly split between more than one location. The overall subtype totals should not change.” “….. the split by plant could be off for Dec 44 , Feb and Mar 45. I had to make a choice of how to present the data, this was my compromise.” In particular, the K-4 production split for Feb and Mar could be off. However, please note the following comments. The first mention of Erla K-4 production block 570000 to 5701000 that I am aware of is Prien and Rodeike’s book. They indicate they were only able to confirm one specific W.Nr., 570362, in that block with BAL acceptance on Feb 16,1945. Because of the “staggered” sequencing of RLM W.Nrs. late in the war, this could be the first K-4 accepted in that block (or not). More documentation is needed, knowing the Stammkennzeichen is helpful, as these generally follow in sequence.



If anyone can confirm any additional W.Nr.s in the 570xxx block, I would be interested.



Best regards,



Artie Bob