BF109 F rounded wheel wells

[tonyeh]

Hi guys,

I had always been under the impression that the BF109 F had rounded wheel wells throughout the series. But I was wrong. Oh well! (pardon the pun)

But the BF109 F-0 and F-1 series had squared off wheel wells, like the BF109G series. This was included in anticipation of outer wheel well doors, but they didn't arrive until the BF109K series. But some of the F-2's also had the squared off wheel wells too. I think the F-4 had the rounded wheel wells for the complete production run though.

My question is this...From which Werk Nummer in the F-2 production run did the change over occur? I have seen photos of Heinz Bretnütz's BF109 F-2 (W.Nr 6674) when he was Kommandeur of II/JG53 during April or May 1941 and that aircraft had the rounded wheel wells. But, so far, that is the earliest plane I've seen definite proof of having them from early 1941.

So, any help?


Tony

[Harri Pihl]

The late F-4s and later models had squared wheel wells. No idea about the Wnr. when the change happened but the timerame seems to be spring 1942.

IIRC the Black 6 (G-2) had another wing replaced with a F-4 wing.

[Revi16]

I've seen pics with both type wheel wells, one square & one round.
Mix & match as needed.

Regards,
Mike