A captured Messerschmitt Bf 109 in flight. The German World War II fighter aircraft that was, along with the Focke-Wulf Fw 190, the backbone of the Luftwaffe's fighter force. It was one of the most advanced fighters when it first appeared, with an all-metal monocoque construction, a closed canopy, and retractable landing gear.

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3990 x 2704 px | 33.8 x 22.9 cm | 13.3 x 9 inches | 300dpi

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19 August 2022

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England

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