Bf-109 G-1 in Stalingrad - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Pitomnik · #7 3rd July 2017, 20:19

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Originally Posted by harrison987

What makes you think it is from a G-1? There is no evidence of it being from a pressurized cockpit, and the rear armour mounts are standard G.

In addition...

MANY canopies survived when a pilot bailed out of an aircraft. I have found near PERFECT canopies, with only cracked plexiglass and some dents...that were FAR away from any airfield.

It was most likely scavenged and buried.

Mike

Midle part - 100% from G-1.
You can compare schemes (pressurized canopy)and photo my canopy.

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