Me 109?

manintrees · #1 08-12-2009, 04:50 AM

I wasn't aware that the BF and ME were the same. That would explain it as I did see a couple BF variants in the list. Thanks!

H Lecter · #2 08-12-2009, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by manintrees

I wasn't aware that the BF and ME were the same. That would explain it as I did see a couple BF variants in the list. Thanks!

BF was the shortcut for Bayerische Flugzeugwerke (and BMW aka Bayerische Motorenwerke, the still existing car manufacturer, was holding shares). Willy Messerschmitt was the chief designer and 1938 he became the chairman and managing director. At this time Bayerische Flugzeugwerke became 'Messerschmitt'.

juz1 · #3 08-12-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by H Lecter

BF was the shortcut for Bayerische Flugzeugwerke (and BMW aka Bayerische Motorenwerke, the still existing car manufacturer, was holding shares). Willy Messerschmitt was the chief designer and 1938 he became the chairman and managing director. At this time Bayerische Flugzeugwerke became 'Messerschmitt'.

its the reason why the bmw logo is a symbol of a turning propeller...same with mercedes...ruthlessly efficient these german engineers

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monyetension · #4 08-12-2009, 08:21 AM

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its the reason why the bmw logo is a symbol of a turning propeller...same with mercedes...ruthlessly efficient these german engineers

ahaa...now that history lesson we have in here...
see below LOL:

if i'm remembering correctly, some of BMW engine was been drop of from the german early prototype fighter plane due high engine stress during endurance...

BF109 was using Benz engine (1,200hp Daimler-Benz DB 601N)

Soviet Ace · #5 08-12-2009, 08:39 AM

Personally, I wish I had a Messerschmitt car.

juz1 · #6 08-12-2009, 09:48 AM

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Personally, I wish I had a Messerschmitt car.

my late father drove a Heinkel when my mum got fed up with a sidecar...
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Soviet Ace · #7 08-12-2009, 08:00 PM

I really hope they don't have a "K" model 109. Even the 109G2 was heavy, and once the 109G6 came out, the 109 ceased to be a true fighter. Sad really, but I hope that the "K" is a DLC or something, rather than actually in the original version.