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Bf 109 Origins and Development Detailed in New Book

In the upcoming book Messerschmitt Bf 109 – Origins and Evolution author Lynn Ritger will cover the history of the most produced fighter aircraft in history, and arguably the single most important German aircraft of the Second World War.

In Messerschmitt Bf 109 – Origins and Evolution, historian Lynn Ritger examines in detail the development of the Bf 109 family across its entire lifespan, from the first flight of the Bf 109 V1 to the last operational flight of a Spanish Hispano Ha 1112 M in 1965. Drawing upon original documentation from archival sources, including RLM meeting minutes and planning documents, intelligence reports, production records, factory handbooks, and front-l ine unit reports, Ritger traces the technical history of the Bf 109, illustrating prototype and service variant development, production batch differences, internal and external equipment and ordnance fitment, factory specific equipment and finish details, postwar variants developed in Czechoslovakia and Spain, and unrealised design proposals

The 400 page, hardcover book is currently available for pre-order and is slated for release on January 7.

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“Original Messerschmitt Bf 109 Engine” Spotted For Sale

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An “original Messerschmitt Bf 109 engine” has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

Complete except head cylinder cover broken. The plane crashed west of Paris. History of the plane is well known. Engine was recovered 15 years ago and stored. Engine conditions is good, as it was buried deeply in clay soil, no oxydation.

The engine is located in Mantes la Jolie, France and is currently being offered for 19 000,00 EUR, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Very Rare” Messerschmitt Bf-109 F-4 Project Offered For Sale

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Regular readers may recall that a Bf 109 G6 project is currently for sale. Now a Messerschmitt Bf-109 F-4 project (S/N 10256) has also been spotted on the market. The listing states:

This very rare aircraft project was built in 1942 in Leipzig, Germany. Records show that on July 22nd 1942, Stab II/JG5 had to undertake an emergency landing at Murowskij due to engine trouble. The pilot, Horst Carganico, was Gruppenkommandeur of II/JG5 and also crashed the Wrk. Nr. 10132. In 1944 Hauptmann Carganico was appointed Gruppenkommandeur of I./JG5 participating in the Reichsverteidigung. Following aerial combat with USAAF B-17 four-engined bombers on 27 May 1944, he was killed when Bf-109 G-5 (Wrk. Nr. 110087) crashed into the ground after hitting high tension cables while Carganico was attempting to make a forced landing near Chevry, France. Horst Carganico shot down 60 enemy aircraft in about 600 missions. He recorded six victories over the Western front.The aircraft remained where it came to rest in Nothern Russia until it was recovered by Warbird Recovery in the winter of 1994.

The aircraft is located in Switzerland with pricing available upon request. Click here and here to check out the complete listing.

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For Sale: Bf 109 G6 Project With “Rebuilt Fuselage, Battle History”

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A “once in a lifetime” opportunity in the form of a Messerschmitt Bf 109 G6 project is currently available for sale.

The project, described as “original identity with battle history over Germany against US fighters and bombers,” reportedly has “most of the significant parts all in one package” with the fuselage “rebuilt after factory drawings.”

The aircraft is located in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany with shipping available worldwide. It is being offered for US $119,000, although offers are also being accepted. The seller also states that building of the wings and tail is available with pricing upon request.

Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes a detailed inventory.

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Messerschmitt BF 109 G6 Project “With Battle History” Offered For Sale

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A Messerschmitt BF 109 G6 project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Original identity with battle history over Germany against US fighters and bombers! Great once a lifetime opportunity – start your Bf 109 rebuilding project now by having most of the significant parts all in one package! If you need to have the wings and tail built as well, please ask for pricing. We can do them. No pop rivets used! fuselage rebuilt after factory drawings.

The project is located in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany and is currently being offered for US $119,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

A list of project specifics can be found below.

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First Look: Test Molds For Modelsvit’s Upcoming 1/48 Bf 109 C-3

Modelsvit has released the first test shots of the molding process for their upcoming Messerschmitt Bf 109 C-3 in 1/48 scale.

Additional details have not yet been announced, although the molding process will reportedly be accomplished soon. Click below to check out the newly released images.

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Tamiya Releases New Tool Bf 109 G-6 Model Kit

Tamiya has released of a new tool Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 model kit in 1/72 scale.

The company states that the aircraft’s form has been recreated with aplomb, with features such as the distinctive “Beule” being captured in style. The kit (60790) reportedly includes optional drop tank parts, a cockpit with “excellent detail,” open or closed canopy options and two marking options representing JG51 (with distinctive eye marking on the Beule) and JG54.

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Restored Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-14 Offered For Sale

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Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-14 S/N 462707 has hit the market.

The aircraft (D-FMGV) is described as the “only G-14 available worldwide.” It reportedly has 0 hrs on its airframe since overhaul and is powered by a Daimler Benz 605A engine with 35 min TSO by Vintage V12s. An avionics package consisting of a Trig TY91 radio, Becker BXP6401-1 transponder, Becker BE6400 encoder and Kannad 406 AF ELT is also said to be included.

The machine is located in Germany and pricing is available upon request. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Tamiya Releases New Tool Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 Model Kit

Tamiya has released their new tool Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 model kit in 1/48 scale.

As previously reported, the G-6 (kit 61117) joins the E-3 and E-4/7 Trop stablemates in Tamiya’s 1/48 Aircraft Series and reportedly includes a complete engine, a cowling designed for open or closed display and marking options for for 9./JG54, 7./JG27 and 9./JG52 machines.

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