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 Post subject: Indian Me 109
PostPosted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 12:18 pm 
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I just ran across a photo that reminded me of this; about the time that Hurricane R4118 got fished out of India a few years back, wasn't an Me109E also found with it? Anyone know where it went?

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 Post subject: Re: Indian Me 109
PostPosted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 12:39 pm 
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From the Preserved Axis Aircraft Website:

Bf 109E-1/B
4034
England
S
G-CDTI
1./JG 77
Black 5
Black 6
Rare Aero Ltd, Jersey. Discovered in India, in storage pending location of suitable engine for restoration.


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 Post subject: Re: Indian Me 109
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Thanks Bryan! :drink3:

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 Post subject: Re: Indian Me 109
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I saw a photo posted by Peter Arnold on the Key forum a while back.
It showed a virtually complete aircraft (minus wings, they were being worked on off site).
The standard of restoration and authenticity looked second to none.
I've no doubt it will be seen on the air show circuit in England eventually.

Sorry I can't find the link, but, hope it helps.

Andy Scott

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 Post subject: Re: Indian Me 109
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Some interesting info and pictures here.

https://sites.google.com/site/rareaeroltd/home

http://www.warbirds.in/news/319-gulbarg ... edged.html


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 Post subject: Re: Indian Me 109
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DH82EH wrote:
I saw a photo posted by Peter Arnold on the Key forum a while back.
It showed a virtually complete aircraft (minus wings, they were being worked on off site).
The standard of restoration and authenticity looked second to none.
I've no doubt it will be seen on the air show circuit in England eventually.

Sorry I can't find the link, but, hope it helps.

Andy Scott

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Wrong 109.

Indian 109 is still in store


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 Post subject: Re: Indian Me 109
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Oops. :oops:

Sorry Peter, hope no offense was taken. Never my intention.
Thanks for clarifying.

Thomas, thank you for the links.

Andy


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 Post subject: Re: Indian Me 109
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It seems intersting has peeked once again on this aircraft. Has anyone heard anything new? Is it being restored?
http://109lair.hobbyvista.com/walkaround/4034/4034.htm


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Some good detail here, along with the answer to the question, "How on earth did it get to India?":

http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showthrea ... 46&page=12


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