Author Topic: Name this plane (Read 283 times)

janneh · « **on:** March 31, 2001, 06:09:00 AM »

I'm sure the right answer comes within 5 minutes

Widewing · « **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2001, 09:18:00 AM »

Bf 109B-1

My regards,

Widewing

janneh · « **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2001, 09:45:00 AM »

nope

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DB603 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2001, 11:38:00 AM »

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My guess Bf109B-2 from Legion Condor.The B-2 was the first model shipped to Spain Civil War according to a book I read.

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J_A_B · « **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2001, 12:11:00 PM »

I name it "Layla"

J_A_B

janneh · « **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2001, 12:43:00 PM »

ummm... Legion Condor is right,but not B-model

"Layla" ? Derek and The Dominos ?

Perhaps You have something in your pocket.. ?

janneh · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2001, 03:11:00 PM »

uh, can't believe, You still can't figured it out ?
ra ?

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Widewing · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2001, 03:54:00 PM »

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Originally posted by janneh:
nope

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Okay, I had to research the squadron numbers to determine what aircraft this is. Apparently, this is one of five (5) Bf 109D-1 fighters delivered to 3./J 88 of the Condor Legion in 1938.

For the record, it is all but impossible to determine a B model from a C model, or a D model based upon a profile drawing.

My regards,

Widewing

janneh · « **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2001, 04:24:00 PM »

Widewing sry if this was indefinite question.
This is indeed Bf 109D of Hptm Gotthard Handrick , Gruppenkommandeur of J88, Calamocha,Spain, February of 1938.
And more specifically 2./J88.

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btw, how did you figured out this was impossible to found out from drawings ?
You did it

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Widewing · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2001, 05:09:00 PM »

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Originally posted by janneh:

btw, how did you figured out this was impossible to found out from drawings ?
You did it
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There are no distinguishing characteristics between the three models mentioned. If a Bf 109B-2, C-1 and D-1 were painted white, with no other markings, you would have to look at the armament. The B-2 was only armed with two. 7.92mm guns, whereas the others had four. The profile does not show more than two guns. Photographs are always better than drawings. Artists make mistakes. As it was, I had to use the aircraft markings, and even then I could not associate it with a specific pilot.

My regards,

Widewing