Messerschmitt Bf109

The famous Messerschmitt Bf 109 single—seat fighter was one of the most important warplanes of the Second World War. Originally designed during the 1930s, and a contemporary of the equally—legendary Supermarine Spitfire, it was vitally important to Germany’s Luftwaffe and was flown in combat by the highest—scoring fighter pilots in history.

It was in service throughout the Second World War and was built in a number of significant versions that proved to be worthy adversaries of the very best...