Late war Bf 109 pictures source

[S Sheflin]

Greetings,


Interesting post.


I have 267 files of WNF-built Bf109G-10s in my files. Of those supported by photographs, all from the 610XXX Werknummer series feature all black Hakenkreuze. Those from the 611XXX, 612XXX, and 613XXX series invariably feature White/Black Hakenkreuze. If my observations mean anything, I am suspicious that Bf109G-10 “Rosemarie” is not from the 610XXX series.

Years ago, Mr. James V. Crow indicated that the pilot of “Rosemarie” was an, “Ofw. Richter.” I think he learned this information from Mr. Barbas in 1987.

Finally, the painted-over II.Gruppe bar in front of “Rosemarie’s” small white II./JG 52 plane number supports the fact that it last served with II./JG 51. That form of II.Gruppe marking is unique to II./JG 51.

Steve Sheflin