Bf 109

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Bf 109

Designation: Bf 109 Also Known As: Me 109 Manufacturer: Messerschmitt Nationality: German First Flight: May 28, 1935 Remarks: The backbone of the Luftwaffe fighter force during World War II, produced in larger numbers than any other fighter in history, and flown by the three top-scoring fighter aces of all time.

[edit] Timeline

• May 28, 1935 The Messerschmitt Bf 109 makes its first flight^[1].

[edit] Sources

• Wikipedia entry for Bf 109

• Bf 109 Performance Studies  at Kurfürst translations of original documents with results of performance trials of the Bf 109, tactical trials comparing the Bf 109 to various French and British aircraft, and and datasheets for the Bf 109's DB 601 engines

• Messerschmitt 109 - myths, facts and the view from the cockpit  at virtualpilots.fi

[edit] References

1. ↑ wikipedia:Messerschmitt Bf 109