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Title: Bf109F windscreen question
Post by: 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?

Title: Bf109F windscreen question
Post by: Staga 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.

Title: Bf109F windscreen question
Post by: Staga on September 03, 2002, 06:00:51 PM

pic...

Title: Bf109F windscreen question
Post by: Staga on September 03, 2002, 06:03:55 PM

and later variant...

Title: Bf109F windscreen question
Post by: GRUNHERZ 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.

Title: Bf109F windscreen question
Post by: Pongo on September 03, 2002, 07:35:08 PM

Thanks guys..

Title: Bf109F windscreen question
Post by: Eagler 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 :)

Title: Bf109F windscreen question
Post by: Staga 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.

Title: Bf109F windscreen question
Post by: gofaster 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.