G-USTV, Messerschmitt Bf 109-G-2, Imperial War Museum

G-USTV, Messerschmitt Bf 109-G-2, Imperial War Museum
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Airline: Imperial War Museum Date: 25/7/1997
Aircraft: Messerschmitt Bf 109-G-2 Location: United Kingdom, Duxford
Duxford Aerodrome (QFO / EGSU)
RegNo: G-USTV Photographer: Alastair C McBean
C/N: 10639 Uploader: alnewhaven
Remarks: Not sure of exact date but it was on the way home post Fairford. Appropriately registered 109, was coming to the end of her brief time on the display circuit, which ended a few months later following a landing accident. Built in 1942, she was cpatured by the Allies near Tobruk and shipped to the UK for evaluation and allocated UK serial RN228. Restoration began in 1973 , completing in 1991, with authorisation given for 5 years flying in displays. Now at RAFM Hendon. Links
Date added: 10/8/2009 Views: 399
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