The oldest surviving Messerschmitt Bf 109 is believed to be Werknummer (W.Nr.) 790, a Bf 109 E-1 from 1939, which is on display at the Deutsches Museum in Munich, Germany. This aircraft is notable because it is the earliest surviving Bf 109 to have seen combat service, having operated with J/88 of the Condor Legion and later with the Spanish Air Force #bf109 #munich #messerschmitt #aviation #history #bayern #warbirds #luftwaffe #oldest #Nostalgia #deutschland #ww2 #wwii #ww2history #wwiihistory

Discovering Hans Pilz's Messerschmitt Bf-109 | TJ3 Aviation History

The legendary Messerschmitt Bf 109 – one of the most iconic fighter aircraft of World War II. Developed in the 1930s, it formed the backbone of the German Luftwaffe and saw action on nearly every front – from the Battle of Britain to the Eastern Front. With over 33,000 units built, it became one of the most-produced aircraft in history. Its sleek design, powerful Daimler-Benz DB 605 engine, and agility made it a true aviation icon. ✈️ Discover the history, technology, and legacy of the Bf 109! #

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The Messerschmitt Bf 109 is perhaps the most recognizable WWII German fighter. This particular “Bf 109” started life as a Spanish-built Hispano Buchon and was completely restored by the Erickson Aircraft Collection to the specifications of an authentic Bf 109G, utilizing an Allison V-1710 engine. Read about the lengthy restoration to preserve a piece of history in the September/October 2023 edition of Warbirds magazine that's available digitally today.✍️ Connor Madison 📹 Scott Slocum at #OSH22