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Originally Posted by Varrattu
Question:
Were the BF109E-1, BF109E-3 or BF109E-4 equipped with a tailwheel lock?
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Hi Varrattu. No, the E has no tailwheel lock mechanism. I copy a drawing, from the Bf 109 E ersatzteilliste (parts list):
Compare with the G tailwheel, you can easily notice the differences:
Edit.
In the 109 handbook (Betriebs und Rustalneitung), this lever is called:
Tankdruckschaltung. I think, before refuel, you open the Tank-cap with this lever.
