The Bf 109
But let’s head back to the plane found in the Kristiansen’s farmland. It was covered in all-metal monocoque and it had several cutting-edge features. It had advanced landing gear, a closed canopy, and a V12 engine. The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was truly a top-of-the-line aircraft at the time it was produced.
The Bf 109
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While it has always been commonly referred to as the Bf 109, both sides of the war also called it the Me 109. The fighter plane made up the majority of Nazi Germany’s air force. The plane was named after the aircraft designer Willy Messerschmitt, who came up with the design in a collaboration with Walter Rethel.
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