Late war Bf 109 pictures source

[Rasmussen]

Originally Posted by Marc-André Haldimann

Just found thanks your thread revival of Bf 110 G-4 W.Nr 720 082 this good shot of Bf 109 G-14/AS W.Nr. 465 381:

If the W.Nr. correct I doubt that's an G-14/AS.

Regards
Rasmussen

[Marc-André Haldimann]

Alas..

Danke Christian! Will try to track down where his unit was in April 1945...

Cheers
Marc

[Marc-André Haldimann]

Thanks to Peter over on LEMB, another nice Bf 109 K-4 picture:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2809206...in/photostream
Bf 109 K-4 W.Nr 334 ... or 335 ..., unit unknown, Goslar, May 1945. Source: Ebay auction via LEMB Forum.

No tactical markings nor RV Band are to to be seen. Now which unit was operating from Goslar during the Spring 1945?

Thanks!
Marc

[ouidjat]

Hi Marc,

According Michael Holms site; only one (among fighter units) III./JG 27 until 8/4/45.
Not a lot but that's all I can do.

Cheers, Franck.

[Marc-André Haldimann]

Merci beaucoup, Franck!

That gives us at east a clue: low vis RV band seen under that angle, dark tactical markings, add a tad of shine on the paint job, and there you have a perfectly anonymous Bf 109 K-4 when seen under that angle;-)) and which very well could be of 10./JG 27...

Cheers
Marc

[Marc-André Haldimann]

And you're probably right so, Jörn. I've checked again the picture and the W.Nr. 465 381 is fully legible; even the washed down "6" can be made out.

What can't even with the best good will, is the AS bulge: a propeller blade stands oddly at that particular place, combined with the shadow of the metallic roof.. Facit: W.Nr. is correct , and yes, it can by all means be a Bf 109 G-14. Any way to be positive about it?

Thanks
Marc

[Marc-André Haldimann]

Help needed, folks!

I've just uploaded many Eastern front pics taken between 1943 and 1944. They are all stemming from the Bundesarchiv but are not searchable through their Internet portal. As they were published by Bryan Philpott way back in 1980, their caption does mainly not include either unit or location:

1. http://www.flickr.com/photos/2809206...in/photostream
2. http://www.flickr.com/photos/2809206...n/photostream/
3. http://www.flickr.com/photos/2809206...n/photostream/
4. http://www.flickr.com/photos/2809206...n/photostream/
5. http://www.flickr.com/photos/2809206...n/photostream/

6. http://www.flickr.com/photos/2809206...n/photostream/
7. http://www.flickr.com/photos/2809206...n/photostream/
8. http://www.flickr.com/photos/2809206...n/photostream/
9. http://www.flickr.com/photos/2809206...n/photostream/
10. http://www.flickr.com/photos/2809206...n/photostream/


Thanks in advance for all your help
Marc

[Marc-André Haldimann]

And this time another challenge:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2809206...in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2809206...in/photostream

and:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2809206...in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2809206...in/photostream

Are these two sets of two pics taken on the same airfield? If yes or no, which airfield(s)?

Cheers
Marc

[S Sheflin]

Hello Marc,

My records indicate that Si204D, WNr. 221056, DG+PH, was found abandoned at Straubing. I think what you have are photos of that and the other aircraft before and after their destruction.

Steve Sheflin

[ChristianK]

And I can say that this Bf 109 from KG(J) 55 was definitely photographed at Straubing. It becomes clear when you compare it to other photos from this location. Nothing more to add I am afraid, but there is a good chance that Steve is right with his assumption..