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Strange rudder ..
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What is strange about it?
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Maybe just the black looking of the plane giving it slim lines , where we hv to find some thicker shape
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Hello Remi,
I am uncertain what you are seeing, but this is a fine example of a tall metal tail unit mounted to all-black Bf109G-6/AS, 5+ blue, and photographed at Fliegerhorst Gardelegen. Tall metal tails were modified from short metal tails and are identifiable by a seam (not visible here) where a new extended fin cap is attached to the original fin. Tall metal rudders were modified from the short units and retain their curved lower profile. The aircraft is identifiable as a Bf109G-6/AS by its combination of: A refined cowling with no lower cowl bumps; an oil filler hatch in the lower position; small upper wing bumps; and a short tail wheel leg. In addition, it features a replacement-type Erla Haube. Note its tubular mounting bracket, barely visible on the angled rear part of the cockpit, as well by its antenna mast mounted to a bracket that extends back over the fuselage. Steve Sheflin |
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Great thks, nd what about the , what's appear, black suit ??
Rémi |
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Black suit is actually dark blue...it is the Wart (Mechanic)...
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Nd plane is ??
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Tout beau tout noir, Rémi:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2809206...57640121048014 All black and beautiful, Rémi Cheers Marc |
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Marc,
I am confused. Your caption claims the color of the "5" is green, but to my old eyes, it looks blue. Also, I could not find the unit emblem for 2./Erg JG 2 in Ketley & Rolfe. Are you sure of this unit? If it was blue 5, wouldn't that put it with the 4th Staffel?? Hal |
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I believe it was originally thought to be green...but later was determined as blue.
Mike |
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