Bf 109 G-6/U4 and the MK 108

[Nick Beale]

Following on from the earlier thread, I recently found something in deciphered material that may be useful. The file is National Archives HW5/464 and the document is CX/MSS/T 147/39.

On 31 March 1944, 7. Jagddivision ordered that "In view of the present shortage of 3 cm ammunition MK 108, the units must help each other out. ZG 76 is to surrender to (Roman) I./JG 5 1000 rounds. The units will arrange for handing over between themselves."

British Intelligence added this note: "An order for setting up a Sturmstaffel on 20/11 stated that the MK 108 in the Me 109 had not been very successful (T 9/53). Other mentions of this weapon in e.g. T 19/82 (Test unit 25 Achmer fitting it obliquely in Me 110) and R 66 (B) 26 (to be adapted to engine DB 605 A 1)."

So there were problems with the MK108/Bf 109 combination.

P.S. I have not looked at any of the earlier messages that the analysts mention and will not have the chance for some time.