- DIT MODEL BESTAAT UIT 2 MODELLEN/VLIEGTUIGEN
This narrative makes no attempt at being a full and detailed history of the Spitfire I or Messerschmitt BF 109E, rather its intent is to examine in detail, with emphasis placed on the use of primary source archival material supported by personal accounts, the performance aspects of these aircraft that most books only briefly – and frequently incorrectly - mention.
The Spitfire first flew in March 1936. Entry into service was with No. 19 Squadron at Duxford in August 1938 while 18 more squadrons were equipped with Spitfires by the start of the Battle of Britain in July 1940. The first BF 109 prototype flew in September 1935, ironically powered by a Rolls-Royce Kestrel engine. The first production model, the BF 109B-1, was delivered in February 1937. The BF 109 E, the varient that saw action during the Battle of Britain, entered into service early in 1939. Given the multiple aircraft combat environment in which they fought, the performance of the Spitfire Mk I and the Messershmitt Bf-109E was sufficiently close that the results of combat would generally fall to initial position, numbers, tactics and pilot experience.
Vier uitvoeringen mogelijk;
- Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I - No.19 Squadron, Commanding Officer, Squadron Leader Brian Lane, September 1940.
- Supermarine Spitfire - No.92 Squadron, Pilot Officer Alan Wright, August 1940.
- Messerschmitt Bf109E - I./JG3, Kommandeur, Hauptmann Hans van Hahn, August 1940.
- Messerschmitt Bf109E - 9./JG26, Staffelkapitän, Oberleutnant Gerhard Schöpfel, August 1940.
Aantal onderdelen; 28
Afmetingen;
- Lang; 128 mm.
- Spanwijdte; 157 mm.
Messerschmitt Bf109E;
Aantal onderdelen; 36.
Afmetingen;
- Lang; 121 mm.
- Breed; 137 mm.
