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7th June 2010, 21:26

DavidIsby

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Walter Oesau - opinion on Bf 109F

I have seen it written that Walter Oesau, unlike other experten, was not impressed when he encountered the Bf 109F and continued to fly a Bf 109E for as long as possible.

Does anyone have any sources (or, better yet, sources for quotes) as to precisely what Oesau's problem was. I bet he said something like "no way is that unbraced horizontal stabilizer staying on in a diving attack, I'm sticking with my Emil until they pry it out of my fingers", but it would be great if someone knew.

Thanks,
David Isby

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