How many are flying? ME-109's

[JDK]

Also there was another Gustav(still wearing original paint) owned by the Late Australian collector Syd Marshall. Appearently the 109 was seized by Austrailian customs when a well known British collector tried to export it in the '80s. Anyone know which 109 this was and what happened to it?

Given (by Customs) to the Australian War Memorial. Currently on display in the Memorial, Canberra - still in its original paint.

It's on a pole (booo) but near a balcony (hurrah) and part of the amazing 'Son et Lumiere' 'Striking by Night' hourly show featuring it and the AWM's Lancaster 'G for George'.

If you like Messerschmitts, they've also got a 163 and 262 in the same hall.

[Mike]

Also there was another Gustav(still wearing original paint) owned by the Late Australian collector Syd Marshall. Appearently the 109 was seized by Austrailian customs when a well known British collector tried to export it in the '80s. Anyone know which 109 this was and what happened to it?

Now on display at the Australian War Memorial, still wearing its original paint from WWII.

http://www.awm.gov.au/striking/planes/german/bf109.asp

[Mike]

You're quick off the mark today James - beat me to it!

[Shay]

Thanks guys for the quick replys

Here is a picture of the ME 109G given to NAA. The caption reads:

A USAAF pilot runs up this Bf 109G's Daimler-Benz engine to full power at Mines field in Los Angeles. The aircraft was made flyable and given to North American Aviation for test work. The aircraft is finished in USAAF markings and appears to be painted an overall uniform color.

Any guess's as to which 109 this is?



Shay
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[rwdfresno]

Thanks for the pic Mike.

[JDK]

Any guess's as to which 109 this is?

Dunno. War Prizes by Butler will tell you though.