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| − | The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was a German World War II [[fighter]] aircraft that served in the [[Luftwaffe]] from 1937 to 1945. Over its development and deployment it pioneered | + | The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was a German World War II [[fighter]] aircraft that served in the [[Luftwaffe]] from 1937 to 1945. Over its development and deployment it pioneered monoplane wing construction, methanol injection directly into the cylinder head, and probed the limits of inline piston aircraft engines. <ref>"Dirty Little Secrets of World War II" p. 267 </ref> |
At the outbreak of the war it was easily the best purpose-built fighter in the world. The type received plenty of compettion from both domestic and Allied competition, especially as the war waned. Some of these capable competitors from the Allies included aircraft such as the [[P-51 Mustang]] and the [[P-39 Airacobra]] <ref>"D-Day" p. 301</ref>. Popular with with both pilots and crews the Bf 109 served with distinction until the end of hostilities. | At the outbreak of the war it was easily the best purpose-built fighter in the world. The type received plenty of compettion from both domestic and Allied competition, especially as the war waned. Some of these capable competitors from the Allies included aircraft such as the [[P-51 Mustang]] and the [[P-39 Airacobra]] <ref>"D-Day" p. 301</ref>. Popular with with both pilots and crews the Bf 109 served with distinction until the end of hostilities. | ||
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Revision as of 19:53, September 13, 2008
The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was a German World War II fighter aircraft that served in the Luftwaffe from 1937 to 1945. Over its development and deployment it pioneered monoplane wing construction, methanol injection directly into the cylinder head, and probed the limits of inline piston aircraft engines. [1]
At the outbreak of the war it was easily the best purpose-built fighter in the world. The type received plenty of compettion from both domestic and Allied competition, especially as the war waned. Some of these capable competitors from the Allies included aircraft such as the P-51 Mustang and the P-39 Airacobra [2]. Popular with with both pilots and crews the Bf 109 served with distinction until the end of hostilities.