Bf109E-1 Restoration at MeierMotors - Links

[JohnTerrell]

Very excited about this project, and I wonder if Robs Lamplough is still the owner? It would be an amazing sight to see this aircraft restored to match the original E-1 configuration, complete with the early "rounded" canopy - and flying, to boot!

[Warbird Kid]

Kind of would like to see this become part of EAD's heritage squadron with the three BF-109s they have.

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[Sgt13Echo]

Excellent! I will follow this one closely, thanks for the update!

[James D]

Is this the one that was down at Tangmere?

[Mike]

Is this the one that was down at Tangmere?

Yes. I remember seeing it there in about 1987

[gregv]

If we are destined to be fortunate enough to get regular updates on this as we have been for some of their other projects, may I suggest a sticky?

Can't wait to see this one progress! As an early 109E it will be nice and clean, i.e. flush/recessed machine guns in the wings instead of cannon (no bulges underneath either), ditto if it gets a Condor Legion scheme.

greg v.

[bdk]

So what is the postwar history of this one?

[DaveM2]

So what is the postwar history of this one?

IIRC it served with the Spanish AF till around 1957. Thereafter found on a scrap heap at Leon Air Base, Spain and imported to the UK about 1983 or so.

Dave

[bdk]

Thanks Dave! I though it might have been a crash recovery.

[marine air]

The Fighter Factory used to have a photo of their E or F, can't remember, that was being restored. They were looking for tail drawings to build up a tail for their early model 109. With all the 109's being restored, have they had any luck with their project?

[lmritger]

I am *THRILLED* to hear and see this, and deeply appreciate Matthias taking so many closeup photos. I corresponded with the previous owners back in 2005, who furnished a number of close-up photos of different parts of the airframe which I used in my first book on the 109, and I cannot overstate how incredibly stoked I am to know that it's now in the capable hands of the Meier Motors group.

Lynn

[James D]

Is there only one wing in the photos?

[StangStung]

This is super cool. A 109 with an entirely Spanish history is incredible. That it's survived this long even more so. Sure would look good in it's original colors.

[Sgt13Echo]

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Messerschmitt Bf109 E-1
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Again, a Messerschmitt project in the yard.

The aircraft is owned by a private enthusiast, collector and pilot. We are very proud that the trust has been given to be able to perform this unique project.

After Hispano Aviacion Buchon and Bf109 G, now a very early series of famous German fighter.

This restoration project is by nature very complex and will occupy us for a few months. Is important to obtain as much of the original structure, the other is our mission to bring the aircraft in an airworthy condition. A milestone on the project we are very pleased.

Despite the relatively poor condition of the hull a surprising number of original parts are reusable, and it is invaluable to be able to measure the fuselage, drawings, sheet sets, even photos are quite rare. With the fuselage, we have a good basis for the reconstruction of this historic aircraft.

The blades are in good condition, such as. The tail and other attachments as of course, a Daimler Benz engine 601 is provided.

Much is on the history of the aircraft (yet) known. It is certain that this E-1 at the Condor Legion under the symbol knew 6-88 service. Then disappears but the track quite early. The aircraft remained evident in Spain and was rediscovered in the '80s. Our Webmaster Matthias Dorst is currently busy researching the history of 6-88, but what is not as easy, but are now gone many years went by. We will keep you informed.

There is currently a single photograph of 6-88 known, unfortunately, it can not (yet) to draw any further conclusions. So is still unclear to which the airplane is flying unit zuzuorden.

[shepsair]

Two E's are flying (1342 E-4/3579 E-7), one E-3 restored to static (1407), one E nearing completion (1983 E-7), one E being restored (2023 E-7), one stored as far as I know but planned restoration (3523 E-7). and now this early E-1, W.Nr unknown.

There is enough expertise out there but mainly from Craig Charlston who has completed the only two airworthy examples and is completing another. Vintage Airframes on the Isle of White has wing jigs and all the fusealge formers.

...and to think 20 years ago here were only E's in museums not going anywhere.

regards

Mark