Messerschmitt Bf109E

[dave]

Few shots of the "Emil" at the RAF Museum, as you can see, she is in a few bits at the moment.

[Guest]

Excellent photos Dave!


Thanks

[flyjoe180]

Thanks for posting these Dave.

[Guest]

I imagine that is quite a rare aircraft. Why are they pulling it to bits? Preservation or even better, are they putting it to flying condition? O.o

[dave]

I imagine that is quite a rare aircraft. Why are they pulling it to bits? Preservation or even better, are they putting it to flying condition? O.o

The RAF Museum are doing a full check on the condition of their aircraft  as part of the preparations for the 100th Anniversary of the RAF in 2018.  I presume the intent is to do any necessary work so they all look their best for the Centenary.

[stona]

The work is being done for conservation rather than anything else. These aircraft were built in the knowledge that they would have a limited lifespan, certainly not 70+ years. Usually as a production expedient things like protection against, for example, dissimilar metal corrosion were not built in at the time of manufacture.


Cheers


Steve

[monica]

real nice to see these pic,of this,thank you for showing us,

[The Migrant]

Useful pics, thanks Dave 

[Robert1968]

A true rare beastie ( and it would be a shame if they couldn't put her back together again. Great pics and even better ref photos.


regards 


Robert