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    aT La J aah The Messerschmitt Bf 109E on the Western Front - 1940 ye nie Cre ne eed Messerschmitt Bt 1096-4 (WNc1247) of) 186, whch ras anded onto De Kooy afield, Holland, on 10h May 140, the frat day of the German ‘pvasn ofthe Low Counties and France. Pot Ob. Ditch Rbizsch Statekaptn) was captured unjred. This machne was shot down by @ (ten Foor OX, foun by Lt dan van Overvest, The objective of this book is to document the colour schemes carried by the Luftwaffe's Messerschmitt Bf 109E fleet fon the ‘Western Front’ throughout 1940. This period encompassed the ‘Phoney War "(‘Sitzkrieg’y; the assaults on Denmark and Norway; the offensive on France and the Low Countries; and the Battle of Britain Many other works have covered Luftwaffe colour schemes in detail, So by way of an introduction, | would like to explain how the colour schemes of the following profiles were established. This preamble therefore takes a slightly different perspective from previous works. The aircraft During the time period under review, the E subtype of the Messerschmitt 109 was the current derwvative of a single-engine fighter design that had frst flown in 1935. The various subtypes were denoted by an alphabetic suffix, which related to progressive power plant and armament improvements. The type was already Combat proven, fortyfive or so examples having been deployed in its C and D variants as. part of Germany's ‘Condor Legion’, during the Spanish Chil War. Although generally referred to as the Me 109, particularly within the Royal Air Force, the aircraft is more correctly ‘Querquevlle, circa August 1940, Note the ‘twenty-three abschussbalkon kis) on the Ridder and overpainted white areas on the fuselage cross. {MW Payne Collection) Right: Summer 1940 Stab /G 51 being Fefuelied in'a field. The nearest aireraft I that of the ‘Technical Officer. Note. that there appears to be no bar behind the fuselage cross to signify Il Gruppe, only ‘the badge below the cockpit. (MW Payne} _ Aree m Ler cae) defined 2s Bf 109. This is an abbreviation of Bayerische Flugzeugwerk AG, its original manufacturers. The company was renamed as Messerschmitt AG in 1938, Examination of wrecked aircraft during the ‘course of the research for this book, Confirmed the Bf 109 format, since the aircraft type was always Stamped onto the manufacturers’ plate During the period under ‘consideration, the earier variants, Bf 1098s and ‘Ds, had generally been Telegated to training and secondline duties and the predominant frontline service type was the Bf 109E. During 1940, the Luftwaffe operated the Ei, E3 and E4 subtypes, with deliveries of the E'7 entering service by the end of the year. Early deliveries of pre production Bf 109F0 subtypes were also made in late 1940 and although these were flown under combat conditions over southern England in the autumn, they fall outside the specific scope of this book. ‘Subtype differences From the point of view of interpreting Photographs from the period, the distinctive physical features of the various operational subtypes were: Waa Cm eel tt ‘© E1 - two 7.92mm calibre MG 17 ‘machine guns mounted in the upper engine cowling, with two more in the wings. It would appear that many E-1s were upgunned, either at unit level or back at the factory and/or maintenance Units, when undergoing major servicing Work, with MG FF 20mm cannon in the wings * E3 - wo MG 17 machine guns mounted in the upper engine cowling, with two MG FF 20mm cannon in the wings. There was a bulged fairing on the under surfaces of each wing, to ‘accommodate the drum magazine and ‘ammunition feed mechanism. Technically, there was also provision for one MG FF/M cannon firing through the engine block, but itis very doubtful if any operational aircraft were fitted with this weapon. * E4 - two MG 17 machine guns mounted in the upper engine cowiing, with two MG FF/M 20mm cannon in the wings, with the associated wing bulges. The provision for the unreliable engine mounted MG FF/M cannon was deleted. The E4 was the first sub-ype to be fitted with the heaviyframed flatsided ‘square’ canopy and associated windscreen. This improvement was frequently retrofitted to earlier aircraft, 0 It does not provide a consistent recognition feature, as will be seen from examination of some of the later profiles. During the course of the Battle of Britain, armour plating was attached to the canopies of all sub-types, in order to provide head protection for the pilot. ‘The aircraft were also capable of being fitted with a bomb rack under the fuselage. These racks were either the ETC 500 - capable of carrying one SC ‘250 or SD 250 (250kg) bomb, or the ETC 50 - capable of caning four SC 50 (GOkg) bombs. During the course of the Battle of Britain, Reichmarschall! Hermann Goering ordered that one Staffel from each Gruppe should have fighter-bomber (Jagdbomber or Jabo) capability and, when these racks were fitted, the aircraft gained an additional suffix, je '/8", eg Bf 1096-1/8. The alrcraft gained another suffix if powered by the DB GOIN engine, rather ‘than the normal DB 601A - eg Bf 109E- 4/N. Although several aircraft have been llustrated as /N variants in the profile section, the improved engine remains Unidentifiable from an external examination of the aircraft. Luftwaffe unit structure AM this stage, it might be appropriate to Consider the ‘structure of the Luftwaffe single-engine fighter force, Jagaverbande, fat operational level, because the colour SSchemes that were carried hinge upon this area, The basic Luftwaffe tactical operational unit was the Geschwader broadly equivalent to an RAF Group. The Fighter Geschwader, le Jagdgeschwader, abbreviated to JG, consisted of three Gruppen (Wings), which in turn was made up of three Staffein (Squadrons). Some Geschwadiem, especially towards the end of the Battle of Britain, added a fourth Staffel to some of its Gruppen, which ‘caused some re-adjustments in the Staffel numbering procedure, (as might bbe deduced from the accompanying table) Each Gruppe had a Stabsschwarm (Staff Fight), ostensibly of four aircraft which included the Gruppen Fig 2 GESCHWADERSTAB, IGRUPPENSTAB. no symbol 1 STAFFEL 2 STAFFEL fedor black ‘3 STAFFEL yelow Kommandeur, and usually the unit ‘Adjutant and Technical Officer, who were generally pilots. However, not all members of the Gruppe staff were necessarily pilots, and often non-staff rank pilots, including experienced NCOs flew with the Stabsschwann. The Geschwader also had a ‘Stabsschwarm - the Geschwaderstab led by the Geschwader Kommodore, and ‘again consisting of four aircraft’ and generally including the Geschwader Adjutant and Geschwader Technical Officer, plus experienced pilots, again ‘that could be drawn from any of the Staffein within the Geschwacer. With some twelve to sixteen aircraft in a fully upto-strengtn Staffel, the total strength of an average Jagdgeschwader +T “Finger Four’ Luftwaffe Jagdgeschwader Fighter Sehwarm GRUPPENSTAB white SSTAFFEL fedor black STAFFEL yelow I GRUPPENSTAB 7 STAFFEL te ‘OSTAFFEL | redo back ‘9 STAFFEL yellow ‘could have anything been between 100 to 150 or so alfcraft, incuding the Stabsschwarme - on paper. Actual ‘operational strength varied considerably, ‘and the average Serviceable figure would have been somewhat lower. The ‘inflight’ formations were Invariably based on the Schwarm, spaced out in the now classic ‘finger four’ formation - (ie reproducing the effect of ‘the four finger tips of an outstretched hand) - of two Rote (le leader and wingman - see Fig 1). A Staffel fying between eight to sixteen aircraft depending on serviceability - (in two, three, or four Schwarme), would formate with other Starfein within the Gruppe, Usually accompanied by the Gruppe ‘Stabsschwarm, and if within the same ‘geographical area, the Geschwaderstab. Tt was comparatively rare for a full Jagdgeschwader to fly together ‘en masse’ as individual Gruppen were often based miles apart on different airfields ‘and perhaps had different operational orders - such as close escort, acting as, top cover, oF even on occasions in the ‘Frel Jaga’ ("ree hunting) role. Each Staffel was _ numbered Independently within its Gruppe, as were the Gruppen within their Geschwader. When written down for administative purposes however, the Gruppe number, (identified by roman numerals), wasn't ‘normally mentioned, because the Staffel ‘number, (identified by arabic numerals), indicated to which Gruppe the Staffel belonged. (see Fig 1) For example 9./JG 3 = 9 Staffel, of Left and below: Two photographs of Kar Raisinger's BY 109E:8 of 2/JG 77, which rashed at Harvey's Cross, Telscombe, Sussex on 25 October 1940. The machine Ml Gruppe, idual_ aircraft within a rked with a numeral, (or in a letter), in the Staffel colour, ut not’ always, outlined in a Contrasting colour. These numerals were enerally placed immediately in front of ‘ross (both sides), but sionally were carried on the engine coming, eg 7 and 9./JG 27, or under the idscreen, eg 7 and 8./1G 54. The Staffel colours were white for the Staffein of each Gruppe 1, 4 and 7; Initialy ed for the second Staffein and 8 - but in mid-1940, an anomaly only peculiar to the Battle of Britain Period but apparent ion throughout the war, was the frequent use of lack numerals, outlined in elther white or red; and yellow for the third Staffein- 3, 6 and 9. Other exceptions to the rules, include the use of brown numerals by 6./JG 26, 3,/JG 51 and 3./LG 2, with light blue ‘and/or light grey numerals being used by 5,/JG 53. It must also be added that the Left: Bf 1096-4 of Stab 1/JG 27, flown by Gruppe ‘Adjutant. Obit Gunther Bode, \which crash landed at Mayfield, Sussex on 2" September’ 1940. Note the white chevron outlined in black. (via P Scott) use of a single letter, (rather than a humeral), appears to have been confined to 4, 5 and 6, (le Il Gruppe) LG 2, who also’ marked their aircraft with a black equilateral triangle, invariably outlined in white. LG 2 had previously been equipped with Henschel Hs 123s in the ‘Schlacht (ground attack) roe inthe Polish Campaign, and when the unit was re equipped ‘with Bf 109Es retained the marking - in front of the fuselage cross, with the letter in the Staffel colour, aft of the cross. Stab machines carried green example being Oberleutnant Kraftt's green ‘D' of Stab II/(SLG 2. LG 2 ‘appear to have retained the normal Staffel numeral system. It had also not been uncommon for the Staffelkapitan to pilot the aircraft ‘marked with the numeral 1’, although by July/August this practice tended to be the exception rather than the rule, as did the practice for the Starfelkapitan to cary ‘a metal pennant from the aircraft's radio mast, painted in the Staffel colour, 5 t Above: Bt 109-3 ‘yellow 13° of 3,116 wn by Fw Walter Schulz, which foree: landed "at" Langney, Sussex 0 September 1940. Incorrecth raf actualy featured 1d rudder ‘with the. paint ‘ross, ‘Bonzo Dog’ Staffel badge, iptR’ Geschwader shield, and stippled fuselage mottie. (MW Payne Collection} another feature which dectined during the ‘course of the Battle of Britain. Another point worthy of mention, is ‘that Staffel numerals rarely exceeded the number "16" - aireraft bearing higher fumbers tended to indicate that they belonged to a Training Stare The different Gruppen within a Geschwader were Identified by a ‘symbol aft of the fuselage cross, invariably in the same Staffel colour(s) as the numerals exceptions to this being where second ‘Staffel aircraft had been remarked with black numerals and had the Gruppe symbol left in the original red Stab, (Staff Flight) aircraft used a slightly different system of identification, and the aircraft of these staff pilots and fighter leaders carried distinctive markings for quick — identification. Chevron, bar and/or circle markings were carried ‘infront of the fuselage cross instead of numerals, to denote a particular Stab rank, which actually varied somewhat between units. Fig 3 shows some general styles, but others will be found from examination of the profiles. As mentioned earlier, not all Stab ersonnel were actually pilots, and it was presumably in such cases where their was insufficient Stab personnel able to fly, that ‘normal’ Staffel pilots were picked to fly with the Stabsschwarm, in numerakmarked aircraf, (eg Oo/t Wilhelm. Above: Bf 109Es of 9./JG 2 at Oye- ‘east of Calais at the end of August 1940, Note the yellow cowlings with the Stochmiicke (insect) Stafel badge. Frénhoters ‘yellow 10° of Stab IN/JG 26) Both Gruppe and Geschwader Stab markings were usually painted in black with white trim, or white with black tim, but other examples have also been recorded. Geschwaderstab aircraft were rot allocated any unit i/d markings aft of the fuselage cross, (as they were not directly attached to any. particular Gruppe), but some, such as JG 2 Geschwader Kommodore Major Helmut Wick’ Bf 10964, Werke Nummer 5344, (in which he lost his life on 28 November 1940), and JG 26 Geschwader ‘Above: A well-known photograph of an Sircraft that has also’ been incorrectly ilustrated previously - the Bf T03E-4 of ‘Obit Franz von Werra, Gruppe Adjutant of ‘Stab ll.JG 3, who force-landed at Love's Farm, Marden, Kent on 5 September 1340, The RAF Crash Report stated “wing tips and rudder painted white, fuselage a Blue, spinner divided into alternate black land white sections". (Kent Messenger) Kommodore Major Adolph Galland’ €-4 (Wr 5819), also. used circa October/November 1940, were seen with @ horizontal bar aft of their fuselage crosses. However, these were almost certainly part of both commanders’ Interpretation of their Geschwader ‘Kommodore’s Stab rank markings, rather than a Ill Gruppe symbol, as both aircraft were also marked with a single chevron {and horizontal bar infront of the fuslage ‘ross, instead of the double chevron and bar which was the original pre-war marking for a Geschwader Kommodore ‘AS a means of developing esprit de coms, aircraft were further frequently embellished by both personal ‘artwork ‘and unit badges and, to a lesser extent by names. Not all the unit badges were Messerschmitt Bi 109E Camouflage and Markings - 1940 = La 2 gr 04 go 21 wee 22schwore Zee 2hawhebien —-25helgrun 26 ban 27 90 @Shelbieu— TOscwartgun —Tiankekrn —TAgaugnn —TSmitelgau 76 helgrau ‘ight be Messerachmit BF 1096-4 of 211, base at orden, Germany in January 1940. Mosserachmit BF 1096-4 of Stab {1G2, base at Frankur-Rebsiock Germery. i danvary 1940, Pict Oberst Gerd von Masson, Gonchar Kommodore mit Bt 1096-1 of 32, based at Frankfurt Rebstock, Gormany. Messerachmit Bt 1096-4 of 2/JG76, bases at Fankiut-an-Min Germany. iv dnuary 1940, Pict Obge Mise Messerschmit BY 1096-9 of 1/1626, based at Diep Germany. In February 1940 Plot Lt Ebemare Henna. Mossorachmit BF 1096-1 of 21626, bases at Wer, Germany. a March 1940, Pot Obt Fitz Losigtt, Starekaptan. Messerschmitt Bt 1096-1 of 2/1626, based at Wed, Garman. in Maren 1940 Messerschmitt Bf 1096-1 (W.N:3045) of 2/4652, based at Speyer Germany {nitarch 1980 Pe Ut Ludwig Ble Messerschmitt 1096-1 of 4.1653, based at Wesbaden, Germany in March 1940 ‘Ts unt was actively experimenting win a varety of camoutage schemes ate ie Mossorachiit Bf 1096-3 of 81626, based at Mucheheim, Germany ‘nel 1940. Pot OB. Kuno Wendt, who was the Siaehaptan, 06 ‘ndeatod by be metal peanant cared on the ro mast Messerschmitt 1093 of 6 G52, based at Speyer, Germany in Apel 1940. Messerachmit Bf 1096-1 of 2/1627, ceeh-anded a Lge, Belgian, (on 12 May 1940, Phot Fez Katee Messerschmitt B 109-1 of Sab JG, based at Charlee, France ‘nay 1040 Flown by he Goschwaderautant Messerschmitt 1096-1 of 2/JG1, based at Chaveile, France inlay 1940 Messerschmitt 1096-4 of 1/162, cashianded in nother France in May 1840, Messerachmit 8 1096-3 f 1.162, ormars-base in Franco dhaing May 1980. Messerechmit BY 1096-3 of 262, operating fom a foward ase France ay 1940. Messorschmit BY 1096-4 of 2.62, operational in norte France in ay 1040 Mossorschmit BY 1096-4 of $162, based at Tremont Boigu, iniay 1940 Pact OBR Hane “Ass Hahn, Sttlhaptan. Messerachmit Bt 1096-9 o 7/262, operating rm a forward bee in France n ay 1940, Messerschmitt Bt 19:3 of Stab L1G3, based at Montecouves. France, in May 1040 Plot Hp. Gunther Lutzow Groppe Kormandeur Messerschmitt Bf 10963 of 4.63, operating rom a ora base in Bolgum in ay 1940, Messerschmitt 1096: of Sab 1626, France in May 1940, ot Major Hans Hugo Wt. Goschwader Konmador. Messerschmitt 10969 of Stab 114025, fward-base in France ding May 1940, Plot ptm. Herwig Kruppel, Guppenkommandout de Messerachmit Bf 1096-4 of $1626, crash-anded in France n May 1940. Messerschmitt 1096-1 of 5.1626, operating from a forward base inFrance in May 1940, ‘Messerschmitt 1096-3 of 6 1626, operating rom a forward base In France 9 May 1940, Messerschmitt 1096-3 of 6 1626, operating rm a forward base In France n May 1940 Messerschmitt 1096-1 of 2/1627, creshlanded in northern France in May 1940, Pry Messerschmitt Bf 1096-3 of 7/1627, operating rom forward base InFrance n May 190, Flow by Lt Wahaim Grochata Messerschmitt Bf 1096-4 (WN 1460) of IGS in France in May 1940, Pict Ob Werner Plehon-Kalu von Hote, Grup Teicher Ofer Messerschmitt 8 1096-1 of Stab 14052, based at Chavo, France, In May 1040, Grappenaatant Messerschmitt 1096-1 of 3.1652, operating ram a forward base inrancen May 1940 Messerschmitt Bf 109-1 of 5JG52,crastlanded in Northern France in May 1940 Plot Uz Abrect Grenee & @ ‘Messerschmitt 8 1096-1 of Sab G53, operating om a forwar base In France a May 1040, Messerschmitt Bf 1096-3 o Sib 653, based at Lvs, France, Inlay 1840" Plot pom. Werner Modes, Grppensonmedare. Mossorachmit Bt 1096-3 of Sia G77, base at Aalborg, Don iniay 1940 Pict Ob. Kunze, Gruppenedtat. Messerschmitt Bt 1096-4 Stab IUG77, based at Kristiansand, Norway in May 1040 Messerschmitt Bf 1096-4 of Stab ILLIGE2, crasandod at Rye, France (on 2t May 1940, Phot Major Or Erch Mix Guspenkommandoue R @ Mosserachmit BY 1096-3 of 1/162, cashandd in northern France on 26h May 1940, Pict Oot Oto Bertram * e™ Messerschmitt Bf 1096-1 WNS247) of 4.4654 whic, folowing ana test was matakony landed a the Armee de (Are base of Oran, France, ‘on Sn May 1940, Pict Ut Hagor was akon prisonee Messerschmitt B 1096-4 f 3/JG1,creshvlanded in France in June 1940, ‘nth te crgia Sammkennenican sl vie Ini, tho nd wae re-named mea? Messerschmitt 8 19-4 of 9102, based at Charevilo, France ine 1940, Messerschmitt 10969 of 6 1626, crane in France on Yate 1940 Messerschmitt Bt 1096-1 f 6 1626, basos at Beppe, Franca, Inchne 1900, Messerschmitt 810969 of 8/162, based at Signy Pet, France, feshne 1940, Mossorachiit BY 1096-4 of 8 G26, based at Vitacoublay, France, 13 Messerschmitt Bt 1096-4 of G26, based at Vilacouby France, invhine 1940, Messerachit BF 1096-4 of 11659, in France in Jone 1940. Pict tpt Werner Molders. Gruppenkommandut Messerschmitt Bf 1096-1 of 6 IGS, basa at Charlee France ‘nko 1940 Messerschmitt Bt 1096-1 of 2/JG76, which was aiaches to JG2 throughout the French campaign, ers enced i ortern France in ire 1940, Vv Messerschmitt Bt 1096-1 cf 4/JG77, based a Varnes, Norway ‘shine 1040 Messerschmitt Bf 1096-1 of 6.1677 ‘based at Vaernes, Norway. in June 1940, ot ON Kurt Utben. The ea pintwork beneath cock covered a wich on 8 14 Messerschmitt 10969 of 41NG51, crash nnd at Etham, Ket (rh ly 1940, Pht Lohan Boeken was captures. Messorschmit Bf 1096-4 f Stab 1626, based at Audombert, France, Inehly 1940, Plot OD Adoph Summer Messerschmitt Bf 1096-4 of 9/1652, based at Coqules, France, inch 1040, Masserachmit BY 1096-3 of 8 1GS3, based at La Viiaze, Guernsey, in Jy 1940, 16 Messerschmitt 1096-4 of 41651, based at Marquise, ance inuasy 140, Plot Ob Hans ine Messerschmitt 8 1096-1 of Stab IL1G77, base in Norway in Jy 1940, Mosserachoit Bf 1096-1 (W1N¢6206) of Sib 4626, ‘ashanded at Nrtaonn, Kenton 24th, Jy 1940, Pilot Oot. Wemer Bartels (Geschwader Technical Ofer) ane captred wounds Messerschmitt Bf 1096-1 (WNc3367) of 210654, [cashed af Lowes, Sussex. on 12h August 1840. Pilot Ute: Lao Zaunbrecher was akon prisons Mosserachmit BF 1096-4 of Si Il/JG54,crashlanded at Margate, Ken (on 12m August 1940, Piot ODL Albrecht Ores wos capurd. Messerschmitt BF 1096-1 of 1/JG2.crahiandod cutsise RAP Shoreham, Sussex on 13 Aub 1940, Pot Ob Pau! Tenme (Gruppe Adjutant) was Messerschmitt 1096-4 of Stab 162, based at Beaumont Roge, Francs, in August 1940, Piot Oberst Harry von Butow Bathcamp, Geschwader Kommeadore. Messerschmitt Bf 1096-9 of 1/JG2, based at Beaumont e-Roges France, August 1040 7 fvAugut T1640, Pet Ob Her Messerachit Bf 1096-4 of 3.62, base a fn Aug! 1040. Plot Fa Franz laensch e& inaupuat 1840 Messerschmitt Bf 1096-4 of 7/JG2, based at Le Have. France, mnt 1840 Mosserschit Bf 1096-4 cf 8 G2, bated at Le Hawe, France, Mosserschmit BY 1096-4 of 8 JG2, based at Le Howe, France, In ugust 1940, Flown by Ute. Goorg Hoel e Messerschmitt Bf 10969 of 9 162, based at Le Haw. France, in Rupa 1940, Plott Raslph Rotenflser Messerschmitt 1096-1 of Sab JG3, based at Wie au Bol, France In Auquet 140, Pot bere, Car Vick Geschwader Kondo. Messerschmitt Bf 109-4 2/1626, based at Ausembert. France, in gust 1940 Messerschmitt Bf 1096-4 (WNc1 180) of Stab LG26 ‘based at Marquis, Franca, in August 1940 ot Hptm. Kae Ebbinghaus. Tis aeraf ‘was brought down on 50m September ‘est beng own by Ut: Perez (renumbered as whe 4) Messerschmitt BY 1096: of Sta I/JG26, based at Caffers, France, in August 1940, Plt Hpim. Ado! Galand, Groppe Kormandou Messerschmitt 1096-3 of Stab /JG26, based a Caters, France In uquet 1940, Plot ptm. Ado Galan, Gruppe Kommasore Pry Messerschmitt B 1096-3 of 7 1626, based at Caters Franc, n August 1940, Plott Jose! Buschgens. | Measerachit BY 1096-4 of 811626, based at Cars, France, in August 1980 Messerschmitt 1096-4 of 9 1626, batad at Catrs, France, In August 1940, Plot Ob. Gerhart Schoptl(Starehaptan). Messerschmitt Bt 1096-1 of 2/1627, based at Phe. Franca fr ugust 1940 Pact Lt Uric Schere The German for "cnsors? is“schere’, hence the device followed bythe later gave he plots name, The rudder was finished in meron Mosserachmit BY 1096-4 o! 5,627. Based a Copan, France, in ugut 1940, Plot Ue Paul Legge Messerachit Bf 1096-9 of 5/JG51, based ot Marquise, France, fs august 1040, Plot Hpim. Hort Teton Messerschmitt 1096-45 JG51, based al Maruse, Farce in gut 1940, Messerschmitt B 1096-40 8/JG5', tased at St Omer, France, in At 1040, Messerschmitt Bf 1096-4 of 31652, asd at Le Have, France In August 190, Pilot Lt Fran Fy Mosserschit Bf 1096-4 f Stab #659, based at Dinan, France in August 1940. Plo Hpim. Gunther Fert von Maltzah Messerschmitt BY 1096-3 of Stab 1653, based at Cherbourg, France mauguet 1940 Messerschmitt 1096-4 of Sab. JGS2, based at La Viiaze, Guernsey in August 1940, Plot was the Geschwaderadhant Oa Mosserachmit Bt 1096: cust 1040, Mosserschmit BF 1096-1 of 6 G59, based at Dinan, France em noguat 1540 Mosserschit BY 1096-3 of 8.659, based st Guernsey, Chan! sans in uguet 1940. Messerschmit BY 1096-3 of Sia LUGS, based a Marquis, France, in August 1940, vr Mossorschmit BY 1096-4 of 94654, based at Foret de Gunes. France in Augut 1640, Plt Li Waldemar Woke Messerschmitt B 1096-4 of 3/162, tasod a Calne Marck, Franc, in aig 1940, 22 Messerechmit Bf 1096-4 of 2163, ew it he ground at Leads Cast, Kenton ft August 1940, whist chasing the Spt town by PIO Philp Tew fof 54 Squadron, Pist Ot Helmut Tiedemann (Stailaptan) ‘nas captured unburt. Te Kelage crosses wore ‘oh pe than usu Messorschmit Bf 1096-4 of 9/463, shot down at Boom Hil Farm Comber Keron 2th Aogust 1040, The plot ated a crash ancing Messerschmitt Bf 1096-9 of 9/1626, crashlanded at St Inglevert France, Messerschmitt Bf 1096-1 of 1/1652, crashlanded at Westat-on‘Sea, Ken, ‘on 24h August 1940, lowing engine laure. Pact Fu Herbert Bischof was @ e Messerschmitt Bf 1096-1 o 1/1653, crshlanded at Taton House Farm Bucland Ripers, Dorel on 250% August 1940 lot Get Jose Broker was cated wounded, Messerschmitt Bf 1096-1 of 2/4652, crashJonded at Sandwich {Got Course Kenton 26%) August Y049, Pls Lt Alphons Bacher was captures 23 Mosserschmit Bf 1096-4 of 9,162, based at Querauovile, France, (07250 gust 1940. Plat Lt Werner Machol Messerachmit BY 1096-4 of 9162, base at Quequevile, France, (0n280; August 1940. This was the aircraft immocatalyajacet tthe ‘machine above and iksates the dhersty of sve of harngs tobe ‘where the numerals forming the 11 had been applied citfererty. Messerschmitt BY 1096-4 (WNe5338 of 21003, crashed near Pevensey Radar Staton, Sussex, ‘on 250 August 1940, Plot Ol Bernard Lampskemper Ee e Messerschmitt BY 1096-1 (WNe5771) of 310027, crashed af Westwood Court Faversham, Kant, fon 30h August 1940, Plt Fa Ernst Aoi (who wes ‘he wingmon of Lt Scharex ence the ses nigra) was captures ‘The RAF crash report stated “12+ (yolom) Number 3271, engine coming painted range or yon Camoxstge standard. (Fait good conten Messerschmitt Bf 1096-3 (WN 1082) of 3/409, crshviandedion | ‘he beach at Shosburmess, EasexonSYst Aupust 1840 Pot Ob. Helmut Rau was captured. The standard G3 atime ‘unit maring was cared Yellow onthe pot ade of {he engine coming The RAF crash report for Bis acral stated “+4 coloured yellow with back e tobeing partly covered athigh water Tiree stipes on tl ica 192s. Arrat reported tobe in goa concn, bt abet be damaged owing surfaces hed suftered considerably fom emerson, os predicted 19 tree war fights". Ths areraf was subsequent recovered for dpa but the fate Mosserschmit Bf 1096-4 WNc 1184 of 919626, (cashed at Ucombe, Kenton 3st August 1840, Pot OBI Wiheim Fontoeter was caphred S) & ‘The RAF crash report for is ara stated “10+1 back Gothic Son whe shied. No 6294, Plot aout ed. Cmoutage green uspersrtaces, ant be underaat md Uppersurface camouflage evolution - 1 19390 eary 1940-70771 poersuracte wih 6 undersufaces 1990 to ea 1940 Spring 1940 creas - simples 70071 vopersurtace ‘splinter 26 Uppersurface camouflage evolution - 2 (0770102) uppersrtaces ‘Mt ate 1940 varaon 7102 (or 7002) uppersrtaces at ate 1840 - variation 7102 (or 7002) uppersuraces 27 Provisional camouflage pattern in RLM 74 and RLM 75, Stencil markings. 413 Girt = 47 CS Grae, 48 EE Sy 24 RR) worn von an, 28 ‘| Principal tactical identification markings Messerschmitt Bf 1096-8 of 2/LG2, cash landed in France with Ccperatonal damage on Sst August 1940, Messerschmitt Bf 1096-4 o 9/1626, based at Caffars, France, in gut 1040. Messerschmitt Bf 1096-4 of 3/162, based at harbour West, France, in September 1940 | sesserschmit 81096: of 11651, based at Phen, France, ‘September 1940, Plot ObR Heine Bae @v Messorschmitt Bf 1096-5 of 11JG5!, based a Wisant. France, in Septomber 1840 Zz Messerschmitt Bf 1096-4 of 4/JG53. Based at Dinan, Chanel islands, in September 1940, Plot Lt Rudo Lochner Messerschmitt 1096-4 of Stab 1.62, basod at Calas Marc, France, In Soptmbar 1940. Messerachit Bf 1096-17B of (Schlot)L2, based at Cale Marck, France, in September 1940, Messerachmit Bf 1096-1 of 2(Jop3)LG2, cash landd at Cla Marck, France, in September 1940, Messerachmit Bf 1096-4 (W/Ne1261) of 14652, crash anded a Stury, Kent, tr 2nd September 1940, Pht Fm Heinz Utrings was captive unhurt ‘The RAF rash report for his aircraft stated "12+ (white) Wing tps and a ps pained white. A half f rude also pained ite. Condon fa. Messerschmitt Bf 1096-4 (WNc3588) of 1/4G5S,crashanded at he Army fag ranges at Hye, Kenton 2d September 140, Plot Ute Werner Karl was cptred unhurt Messerschmitt BI 1096-1 (WN-3470) of 8.4054, 2 Cashlanded al Kingsnorts, Kei oo 2rd Sepember 1940. ot Fa Hench Elbors wos captured, The RAF crash report for this aircraft stated 2+ (tick) on useage jst award of windscreen. Camouflage top of fuselage dark green sides of fuselage trolled ight gree lower surfaces light be. Wing and al tp painted whe. Spinner St white, one quarter Black. Top of rudder painted white 3 es Messorachmit Bf 1096-4 (WN 480) of Stab. 1G, whch crashvlanded at Love's Farm, Marden, Kenton Sth September 1940, dxing te course of & CSuorsonary sweep. twas sho down by FILL T Webster of 41 Squaaron. Plt Ob. Franz von Wes (Gruppenadhtant) was captured. bt subeequenty ‘escaped trom a POW carp in Canada and relurned to Germany. A replacemertcowing secien was fod in place of the orginal and the wing leasing ‘sdge were paid bgt ey arde to break up he headonsihoust. The Kl bars (abschussbaken) wore arranged difereny on ether side othe {aif The RAF crash repr stated "Markings + black cutined i te Crest shld U-shape, cutned ned hed io 8 segments coloured black ‘and white. Wingips and rudder parted white Carflage al ve. Fuselage al ue. Spnne divided ino atest back and white sectors. No armour 32 Messerschnit Bt 1096-4 (1N-07S0) of 3.63, crashanded at Wiching, Kent tn Sh September 1940, Pat Ue Heinz Grabow was captured unhurt. The awcraf wa subsequent sentio Austla promote beri _ The RAF crash report for ths ara stated: yellow 7. yllow toned spine folowed by white and green Segments. Crest white serpent, red tongue. ‘te wingbpe ana rudder No armour Camoufage Naslage mote dak an ight gree and grey Wings Sandor Statoars de ony Messerschmitt Bt 1096-4 (1985) of 1/169, crashed at Handen Farm, ‘Atangton. Kenton Sth Soper 1940. Plot Lt Het Schnabel ‘rae eaptired wounded “The RAF crash report for this aircraft stale "6 (ite olin lack) rudder whe, wngps white. Cres: whe serpent (oun in tack) red ongue 2 vereal stipes on rider Engine broken of Messerschmitt 1096-1 of 2/JG3,crshlanded at Clombert. France, ‘on Sh September 1940, Pot Ute. Keke Messerschmitt 1096-1 (WNCS75) of Stab JOSS, rash anded at Monkton, Kent fn th September 1940 Pot Hm, Wihelm Mayerwessiog wos captired unhurt Two RAF cach report wor ised or this aera: Red spinner and whe wing tps. Rudder pod wh ‘ed band round cating, Spinner hal red half wha Cockpit armour Camouflage ight nye, ed band | foot broad ound engine cowlng, ‘and"Marings => Camoutage mated grey a bue wih white wingtps Vertcl broad Messerschmitt 1096-4 WNe2762) of 5.1627, crashed at Tonge, Kent fn etn September 1940, Pht Fm Erich Brau Bled ut Messerschmitt Bf 1096-1 of 71627, crash landed at lean, Kent. (on 6h September 1940, Pt Ue Ernst Ntmann was captured nh. The RAF crash report fortis acral tala: "Engine cowing white, Wie 8 on grey rectangular background. Shield wih St Peles cross with $3 Me.109'9 power den Mosserschmit BY 1096-4 WN¢ 1505) of 710683, trashed on Vincents Farm, ote RAF Manton, Ket, {on th September 1940. Pot Ute Hane Guorg Scho was taken prizonec The wastka haa been cverpantad oe aunt protest against Goerng’s Craer to werpant he unt marking wich ‘The RAF crash report fortis acral tala“ (te) whe cowing pier and ruddee Camoutage meted ight and dark green and grey. Thick red band ound wing parted out Number 1806, Condon fa Plot mou” Messerachiit Bf 109-48 (WN« 5567 of 6 (Seach) LG2. Crashianed at RAF Hawringe Kart on 6th September 1980, Pilot Fe Werner Gotschak was captured unhurt, The RAF crash report for this acral stated "+Cblack rangle outined white, yolow C. Whe rudder waits whe having Been painted on yelow spinor, ue and whe vrtcal stripes Plate BFIO9E-4/6 nunber 8867. Cameutago wo shade of grey on upper sisfaces, standard duck ogg be ower suaces Mosserachmit Bf 1096-4 of 1677, craehanded at Ravenden, Kon on Tin September 1040, Plt Ou Gothars Gotache was taken Praoner Sectors of wing pareing ow els bythe Bato of Brian Museum at Hawtinge ‘tein RLM 70 and RLM 02. ‘Tha RAF crash report for this ara stated: "11+yolow cowing.rudor. spinner Camouflage grey speckled on tp. Good condition: Mossorschit Bf 109-178 (WN:6316) of 7/68, ‘cashanded at Fume, Keron 9h September 1940. Pot Ute: Matas Massmann was captured unhurt. ‘eas not possible o determine fevimn Reomnre, OC “The RAF crash report for hs ara stated: ”6+1 yolow spinor and rudder Good conditon. Bomb rack Plot armour. Mosserachiit Bf 1096-4 WUN¢ 180) of Stob 14627, trashionded at Mayfels, Sussex, on Sth. September 1040. Pilot Obt Gunter Bode (Gruppe Actas) wos captured unr, ‘The RAF crash report fortis ara stated: “+ yolow nose and reckier Cres on nose, yolw jagua’s head wih smiling negress wearing white ering Number 1308, No bom rack, no amo Messerschmitt 1096-18 (WN¢3488) of 5/4627. (rastionded at Storrngion, Sussex. on. Septerber 1940. rout Emin Dig wos captured wut. we “The RAF crash report fortis ara stated “1+ long red dash with wit edging) Cowling and rudder yew ETCSD bomb rack’ Mosserschmit BY 1096-418 (WNiG147) of 2/5627, trashanded a fil, Sussex on 1% September i940. Pat Ute: Andreas Walburger wos captured unhurt ‘The RAF crash opr! for this scat stale. “+ al yw nose Spinner red and white. OM markings rubbed ot B2+NG Number 6147 Large bomb rack ed Messerachmit Bf 1096 4/8 of $1LG2, cash anded at Shines, lle of Sreppey Kent on 15th September 1940. Pot Ut, August Kk was captured unhurt ‘The RAF crash report for this aircraft stale "2+ (trown wih wht edge). Yotow nose cowing, sian and rer Camouage cout grey on fseage atlestp grey uppersrtaces and ight ve lower sutaces”. . Messerachiit Bf 1096-4 (WNe6204) of 74626 rash anded at Camber, Sussex, 09170 September 140, Pot Ute: Kar Hoi Bock was capured unhurt. The RAF crash pot fortis aca stale: “Markings 12 (coloured wnt, tind in Black. Yelow nose. Number 623, No Pad hilt Ara general appears Sandra Mosserachit BY 1096-4 (¥/NE2674) of 9.627 ‘ash landed at Royal St George's Glf Course Sandwich Kent, th September 140, lot Get W Gloeckner was captured ‘The RAF crash report for his acral state: “Yollow nose wi Agu 1 on cowing (noon fuselage}. Three concentric brown ngs on spine [era se one by plc afer good bly lacing Messerschmitt Bf 1096-18 (WN: 632) of 94627, crash-anded at Setindge, Kent ‘on tt September 1940 Pict Fu Ernst Schutz was captured, “The RAF crash report for his acral "Markings yellow nose wih arge 7in brown on cowing (nat on fuselage). Tree concentic Bown fags on spine: Yow rudder Bomb rack Messerachiit Bf 1096-4 of 1/162, based ot Beaumontte-Roger, Franea,n September 1940, The remains of the underwing Stanmieonsechen were su present 35 Messorschmit Bf 1096-4 of 3 JG2, based at Cherbourg Wes, France Mossorachmit Bf 1096-4 of 71162, based at Le Have, France in September 1940, Plot Ook, Werner Macha Messerschmitt Bf 096-4 ot 7162, base at Beaumonte Reger France fa September 1040, Mossorschmitt Bf 1096-4 of 9 /JG2, based at Le Haw. Francs, ‘September 1940, Messerschmitt Bf 1096-4 |/JG3, based at Granditors, France, in Soplember 1940, Plot ptm. Hans von Hehe, @ o« Messerschmitt Bf 1096-4 of 1/JG3, bated at Grandi, France i September 1940 Messerachmit Bf 1096-4 of 263, based at Grandes, France, in September 1940, Messerschmitt Bf 1096-4 of 2/4626, basod at Auembert France, in Septber 1940 Messerschmitt Bf 1096-4 of 7626 basod at Caters, Franc, fh September 1940, Plot Dt Joachim Muneheber, Stflhapean Messerschmitt 8 109-4 o 7/1626, based at Caters, Franc, in September 1940, Messerschmitt 1096-4 of § 169, based at Samer, France, in September 1940 Messerachmit BY 1096-4 of Sisb 1626, based at Audembor, Franc, fn September 1940, Plot Mayor Ado! Galond, Geschwader Konmadore. @5 a7 Messerschmitt Bf 1096: of 9 1626, based at Caters Franca, in Soptember 1940, _ Mossorachmit Bf 1096-3 of Sinb 1627, based at Cherbourg, France in Soptomber 1940, Pibt Major Max Ibe, Geschwader Konmador. Messerschmitt 8 1096-4 f Stab 1027, basa at Pumetl France, in September 1940, ‘Messorschmit Bf 1096-4 of 1627, based a Crepon, France In Soper 1040, Puot pm. Wougang Unger. Messorschmit Bf 1096-3 of Stab JG51, based al Paten, France in Soplrbe 1940, Plot Major Werner Molders, Gescrwader Karmodre Messerschmitt Bf 1096-4 f Stab JG51, based at Marquee, France, ln September 1940, Paot ptm. Wesigang Ewald Messerschmitt 8 196.9 of 5 JG5t, under repair at Veraites, Franca, in Soper 1940 ‘Messerachmit Bf 1096-4 of Sib 1052, based at Calas Marc, France in September 1940, Plot Major Has Trusenbach, GeschwaderKorodore Messerachmit Bf 1096-718 of Stab IJG5S, tssed a Le Touguet, France, ‘September 140, Plt pm. Hans Kat Mayer Messerschmitt Bf 1096-4 of Stab )LG2, based t Marquise, France in Soplombar 140, Paot OD Herbert Iseleld, Gruppenkommandeu Messerschmitt Bf 1096-4 of 1(J}LG2, based at Cala Marck, France in Soptomber 1940, Plot Get Hans-Joachim Marsele Mossorschmit Bf 1096-4 f I, basa at rest, France, in Soptomber 1940, Plot OBR Fredreh Kar Mule 40 Mossorschit BF 1096-4 W/Ne1190) of 4626, crashlanded at Eastere, Sussex on 90% Soptomber 1640 Thie machine was exhibited nthe USA and has eusequenty been restored a put on Spay at he imporal War Museum, ‘Sspay atthe Bate of Bran eeu at Hawkinge The RAF crash report or ths acral stated “Markings 4+ Matting hed previously been <+ Crest: ges head in natural olous on pot side of fuselage (We sild wih black Fin edition. Yellow nose and fn. Number 1190 100 octane making fn ange marked on fuselage Mosserschit Bf 1096-4 (W/Ne485) of 7/9627. Crashtanded at Windeor Groat Prk, Boks, se captured unr The RAF crash report for this. ara state: “9 pated on yolow couling Spier white with black cle on tip. Okt markings had ben painted over we Priel Pio armour Messorachmit BY 1096-4 (W1Ne3410) of 4.682. Crashanded outs RAF Deting. Keron 30th September 1940 Pict Gele Erich Mune, The RAF crash report or ths ara stated: “Markings 2+ (2 n wht). The markings had previously been G+ but his was painted out. Yalow nose and rudder (Green spinner wih one sector wie. Creu shel Mossorachit Bf 1096-4 WN: 1325) of 3.1653, cashanded a Langney Sussex 7 30th September 1940 Plot Fue Water Schuz wos caphred unt ‘The yolow paint around Be eas ofthe and rudder ad evidently peeled away. ‘The RAF crash report or ths ara stated 13+ ques in yetow), Orange nose, der and Messerschmitt Bf 109-4 (WNcS175) of 74653 CCrashlanded at Strood, Kent on 300 September 1040, Pek Ute EratPoschanroder mas captured tad “wounded. The wing lei edges were pated ght grey to break up the end-onsthouct “The RAF crash report for this ara staled: “126 (alin white). Yelow nose and rudder Pt head armour Camouflage bv ad green dappled yellow Messerschmit Bf 1096-48 (WN«S14) of 11651 Cashed at Shadoxturt, Kent on Yet October 1940, Pot Ute Edward Garth Balad out and was captured “The RAF crash report fr sacra slated: “Yalow 9¢ and yalow nose and udder: Bom rack”. Messerschmitt 109-48 (WNeS580) f 8.653, ‘cashlanded at Addelstead Farm, East Peckham, London (Grand Octobe 1940, Plot Lt Wate Fil was captires Messerschmit BF 1096-4 (WIN: 1804) of 10683, Crashianded at Akngon, Ket, on Sb: October 19+ Pot Ufa Wineim Gehsls was captured wounded, Messerschmitt Bf 109€-4/B (WN¢3726) of 6.1.62. {cashanded at Peasmareh,Sussox, on Sth October 1040. ot Fw Etarat Pakront wes caphoes wounded, “The RAF crash report for ths aca slate: “Markings M/S Min yotow 2 andi block Nose and rudder oon Spinner pe be wih whe ti. Crest black alin spured boots hoksng a lanern. Alin a black cle Number 1723. Plot heed armour Messerschmitt Bt 1096-48 (WNe4105) of 2/9651, crasvtanded at Gaestng. Sussex on ih October 1940 Pot ODE. Victor Medes, Statetaptan (ond brother of Werner Molders) was captured The RAF crash report fortis aera stated: "Nose and rudder yetow Large bomb rack id ‘Messerschmit Bf 1096-4B (WN5566) of 4 (S)LG2, (on Th October 1940 Pt Ute G. Morschel was captured soured “The RAF crash report for ths aca staet:* + Burnt cut Tange Black outined in white. An ol marking was visible KBHF Nose ae ruer yellow No ead armour Large bomb rack ted” : Messerschmitt Bf 1096-1 (WNr3465) of 4/1652. Crashed at Ute Grange Farm, Woodham Martina Essex, on 8. October 1940 ~ : ~ ee z arboard — de ony ‘The RAF crash report for this acral state: "2 (white) Crest ed cali lage whe cre Yelow nose and rudder Spinner yeow wih white segment. Number S465, Drvng minor fxd 0 enable pot 6 S60 the oar Mossorachmit Bf 1096-4 (WNe4860) of Sta JJG, craehviandos at Mossorschmit Bf 109-48 (WN+0860 f 768, fn 13th. October 1940. Pot Get Hubert Rungen ‘The RAF crash report fortis acral state “7 the figures land 7 are wht wih black edging, Nurber 860. Gomb ack ta Messerschmitt Bf 1096-4 (WNe 1588) of 3.462, ‘Gashanded a Bowcombe Down lla of Wight. fn 15h October 1640, Plot Pa Hore Hellege os, The RAF crash report fortis acral stale: "8 (8 yoow cutined black). Cowing and rudsr orange yelon. Crest a red °R"in sarpt on a siver shield with red uti. On opposte sie of fselage, a "Mickey Mouse" m sing shorts an boung owes. Number 1556" Mossorschmit Bf 1096-4B (WN 1106)! 3.65, Crashes at RAF Manston, Ket on 17 Otaber 1940. Pot OBL Wiser Rup (Staflaptan) was captured unr. Two white veory marungs sigeszelche’) wore partoa ‘on be port seo ho tan ‘The RAF crash report forhis area tated “t+ (elon). Nose and al arange. Slane yelow Large bomb rack ted” Messerschmitt BY 1096-4 (WNc2780) of 64652, (cashed a Weling, Kant on 20th October 1840. Pot OM Water Friedmann was klein action, Messerachmitt Bf 1096-4 (WNe2548) of 7/1651, crahianded {2 Stonewal Frm Hunton, Kenton 25th October 1540, Pict Fe Leooharat Brg wos captured unburt e ‘The RAF crash report for this ara stated: "Markings 4+ green and white spinner: Nomber 3648, No head armour, Messorachmit Bt 1096-4 (WN¢S 104) of 3.9677, which crashanded at Harveys Cross, Telscombe, Sussex. on 25th October 140, Pilot Get. Kat Rasinger tnoecaplured unnured. The fuselage of ths aca had apparent been aga pained wih green upperssfaces and thon had been ovrsprayed RUM 6S rcbably n sping 1940. Byte te fat hs machine came down ln Sustex, the bgt be pat ha eroded in pats o show the undering greens. ‘The number 13 hed been apd ovr a previous munber 9 woud appr tat he safes "boo met was panied onthe starboard side of he cowtng, ‘The RAF crash report stated Markings 12 red Cowing is yw and on onesie ttn ed "Rocha" Works rumber S108, Head armour. The cra ame was no apparetn ary of te photographs eraraned 0 assumed fo have been qute smal. Ths machine was suosoqueniydspayed at Rootes Car Shomoora Maidstone Keri where creck were alowed o peer hl the cocxpt in feu fr a donation of spence tothe local spire Fund Mossorschmit B 1096-4 WN 1968) of 5.4654, (Gresiianded at Broom Kenton 25, October i940 Phot Oat Joachim Schypek was captured tna ‘The RAF crash part or this ara st tine goon wi fie ah and ved ie" “Markings 7+ (anol marking of 3+ was ust decipherale). Number 1988, Cowing and oof ruseryelow, tteserchn 4008-3 (HNO of 7654 eae pase sotoncocie toe Fe ne eneeetan eae rat

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