ME 109g-6 u4 arnaments?

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Originally Posted by RalphZimmer

Another designation that puzzles me is the “/R1” as in G-6/R1. These are sometimes mentioned in loss lists from Prien et al and were recorded at units in North Africa around 1942/43. I never heard of a Rüstzustand 1 but neither thought, that adding the Rüstsatz 1 (ETC) would alter the types designation, too. Perhaps also a habit of a technical officer or his clerk? Is there anybody to solve this?

Greetings from Essen
Ralph Zimmer

Messerschmitt AG's compilation report identifies the G-6/R1 as JaboRei, Long Range Fighter-Bomber with 2x300 liter droptanks, and, as in the case of G-1/R1, and 500 kg (yes, 500kg) bomb under the fuselage. G-4/R1 of similiar flavour is also mentioned.

That surprises me quite a bit to find records of G-6/R1 from operational areas, I always though there were only a couple of G-1/R1s around, and those primarly as testbeds only. But then again, I have not seen any detailed production summaries from 1943.

Interesting find, Ralph. The 109's history never cease to amaze me. There's always something new about it...