The Messerschmitt Bf 109 is a symbol of German Luftwaffe air power. This aircraft belonged to the first generation of 30s highspeed fighter-monoplanes, and late versions were produced to the end of WWII.

The modification Bf 10 9E has appeared in 1938. Bf 109E-3 became first mass-produced German fighters. They took part in Polish, Norwegian and French campaigns in 1939-1940. During Battle of Britain (August-October 1940) Bf 109E-4 fighters entered service. They main difference was the new canopy with armored windscreen. Bf 109E-7/Trop had special tropical equipment.

Bf 109E participated in air battles over Balkans, North Africa and in the Soviet-German front in 1941.

Specifications

• Model size (length x width): 122 x 137 mm
  
• Box size: 247 x 183 x 33 mm
  
• Number of details: 44

Markings

• Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4, Hauptmann Hans von Hahn (34 victories), Gruppenkommandeur I./JG3, Colombert, August 1940.
  
• Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4, Oberleutnant Franz von Werra (21 victories), Gruppen-Adjutant II./JG3, Samer, August 1940.