Horst Petzschler

[Kuba Plewka]

Originally Posted by Melvin Brownless

Horst Petzschler, Bf 109G-10/AS Wnr.130297 Gelb 5 + 0297 (B/w spinner) JG51. Petzschler flew this a/c to Sweden. (Bf 109 at War) page 92.

that AC was normal Regensburg-built Bf 109 G-10, it's 605 D (not AS) engine is visible on one of photos. Larger oil tank and location of cold-start device's cover identifies D-type engine without doubts.

Aircraft had all feautures typical for a 130 xxx block, a so-called "100-type" cowl, 660x160 main wheels, high tailwheel and extremally typical paintscheme.

Four last serial number digits typical for Mtt. Regensburg practice seen on G-10 / G-14/AS are visible on tail.
AC had it's undercarriage legs painted dark colour, possibly red-brown primer or "winerot" what might suggest DC engine using high octane C3 fuel I think.



There are photos of "Yellow 5" in Closeup - Gustav vol 2 and on the web - http://messerschmitt-bf109.de in G-10 grid.

regards
Kuba Plewka