A captured Messerschmitt Bf 109 in flight. The German World War II fighter aircraft that was, along with the Focke-Wulf Fw 190, the backbone of the Luftwaffe's fighter force. It was one of the most advanced fighters when it first appeared, with an all-metal monocoque construction, a closed canopy, and retractable landing gear.

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Size: 3990px × 2704px
Location: England
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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