Bf 109 Gustav

[Guest]

I see reference to the word Gustav while researching for my Bf 109 build.


Please can anyone tell me what Gustav means or is.


Cheers

[Rbaker]

Hi Alan


I believe it was just what they called the G series of the 109 same as the E series was Emil at least that is my interpretation. if Im wrong someone will put me straight

[Guest]

Richard is absolutely correct.


The names "Anton", "Berta", "Caesar", "Dora", "Emil", "Friedrich", "Gustav" and "Kurfurst" were derived from the variant's official letter designation, so Bf 109G – "Gustav"


The same was done with other German aircraft.