Me109G with downvard firing Mk108 in tail?

[eknutson]

Yes, you are correct. All the equipment ( camera or Mk ) was demodified ( removed ) befor delivery to Jg5. We are only trying to trace its cervice life ( use ) from the first Crash in France ( G1 with Jg11 / Jg26 1942 ) to the service with Jg5. Most likely it was used as a recon macine after rebuild. Is it possible that it has been used as a testbed for Mk108, as this gun enterd service in 1942.

[Seaplanes]

Serving With I./J.G.5 I would believe this aircraft to be a straight forward fighter not recce. The Bf 109 recce aircraft served with 1.(F)/120 at Stavanger-Sola airfield, I know this aircraft suffered a 70% accident while in service With 11./J.G.2 on 30. July 1942, The time of repair I would estimate to 6 - 10 months before delivery to J.G.5. What puzzels me is that it is first reported as a Bf 109G-1 and later as a Bf 109G-2.

[RolandF]

Originally Posted by Seaplanes

What puzzels me is that it is first reported as a Bf 109G-1 and later as a Bf 109G-2.

11./JG 26 was a Höhenjagdstaffel, thus using the pressurized G-1 variant. The designation Bf 109G-2 significates, thet during repair all accessible items necessary for a Höhenjäger were removed. Happens not rarely with repaired G-1s. WNrn 14015, 14016, 14023, 14034, 14037, 14056, 14067, 14068, 14096 - most for JG 5

Regards

RolandF