Author Topic: Bf109F windscreen question (Read 267 times)

Pongo · « **on:** September 03, 2002, 10:43:58 AM »

What is the split on the left windscreen on the 109E and F that was gone on the 109G? Playing Il2 it is really noticible and I can find no mention in my references as to what it was for. Could that screen be opened?

Staga · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2002, 05:53:05 PM »

Yep, front part of that "glass" did slide back. There should also be a handle knob in that windscreen near front edge of the glass.

Staga · « **Reply #2 on:** September 03, 2002, 06:00:51 PM »

pic...

Staga · « **Reply #3 on:** September 03, 2002, 06:03:55 PM »

and later variant...

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #4 on:** September 03, 2002, 06:53:42 PM »

He means the split on the left triangular pane on the windshield, not the split hinged canopy.

Yes that thing could pivot much the same as a quarter window on old cars IIRC.

Pongo · « **Reply #5 on:** September 03, 2002, 07:35:08 PM »

Thanks guys..

Eagler · « **Reply #6 on:** September 04, 2002, 08:57:36 AM »

it allows the pilot to flick his cig butts out the window, just like they do in cars

Staga · « **Reply #7 on:** September 04, 2002, 10:50:43 AM »

Somewhere was a story that A.Galland had a cigaret lighter installed in his 109, not sure if it was just a BS.

gofaster · « **Reply #8 on:** September 04, 2002, 12:13:53 PM »

Galland had a cigar holder installed in his plane. He mentiones it in some of his anecdotes about flying the 109.