The Messerschmitt Bf 109 is one of the most produced fighters in history, yet only a tiny number of pilots today are qualified to fly it. The reasons reach far beyond age and rarity, rooted instead in ...

As the Luftwaffe’s most iconic aircraft, the Bf 109 became the deadliest fighter of World War II. Flown by the top three ...

A preview of a 10 years restoration of a salvaged Messerschmitt 109 BF 109 G-6, due to be fully unveiled on the 27th of July ...

Conceived in the early 1930s, bloodied in the skies over Spain during their disastrous Civil War – three of the prototypes, Bf 109 V4, V5 and V6, and a small production batch of the type, were sent to ...

It’s not always the best aircraft that wins in an air-to-air engagement. Most of the times it is the training the pilot has received and his/her skills, experience to make the difference: that’s why a ...

After Hitler dismissed the 1919 Treaty of Versailles' prohibition on aircraft production, he quickly announced a call for a warbird and, despite all odds, Messerschmitt won against Arado, Heinkel, and ...

When you think of the Luftwaffe during World War II, you think of the Messerschmitt Bf-109 and not much else. Sure, the Fw-190 is a wonderful second fiddle, but the 109 drove fear into the hearts of ...

Video images have emerged of the landing by a Messerschmitt Bf-109 which resulted in the historic aircraft suffering damage after groundlooping at the ILA Berlin 2008 air show. The footage clearly ...