Erich Hartmann's Bf 109 G-10

[Marc-André Haldimann]

Hi there Gang,

On 5 September, Flavio of LEMB Forum stumbled on two hitherto unknown pics showing Erich Hartmann's last mount, an Erla built Bf 109 G-10. This machine was until then only known through the well known shot showing a tired but smiling Hartmann in front of this machine as he was greeted for his 350th kill - if I'm not mistaken.

Thanks to Peter who uploaded them on 8 September over on LEMB, you can find now two larger pics I've chosen to put in the late war Bf 109 data base:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2809206...in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2809206...in/photostream

The second one is especially interesting as it shows beyond the Erla built G-10 features also the tulip painted between the spinner and the engine cowlings.

Any idea about where, when and which W.Nr. this machine sported?

Cheers
Marc

[Peter D Evans]

...and for those interested in the discussion we had on these images, the LEMB thread can be found here. Also, a fantastic colour profile of this bird by Anders/Cpt_Farrel can be found here

Cheers
Peter D Evans
LEMB Administrator

[veltro]

I am glad that Marc brought out this topic, because I (and not only me, I guess) have waited for so long to see more of the last Bf 109 flown by Hartmann... thanks.

I have tried to correct the optical distortion of the original prints as they were made available... not a perfect job, but it helps.

[Marc-André Haldimann]

Excellent Ferdinando,

With your per mission, I will upload your corrected pics. Now, we'll all have to wait for a pic of this machine showing also the rudder and its...W.Nr.!!

Cheers
Marc

[veltro]

Marc, you're welcome.

[Marc-André Haldimann]

Done with thanks!
Marc

[yogybär]

Originally Posted by veltro

This picture is printed on page 157 of "Der Jagdflieger E. H.", by Ursula Hartmann, Motorbuchverlag, 1978.

The other one s new to me and definitely shows a lot more of the A/C! Very nice!