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Originally Posted by JG53Frankyboy
indeed! there was no "standard" how the 109 looked like during BoB.
the main versions were E-4 and E-1.
they could have the rounded or later canopy.
"external" windshield armour or not.
head armour or not.
rearview mirror or not.
its pure in 1Cs decission how the ingame 109E will look like !!
all is correct  |
The case was the same, and to some extent more extreme, among the RAF units. Planes in the same units had a wide variety of different spinners, windshields, armour, even propellors. Early in the BOB some of the Spitfires went into battle with a two-bladed, fixed pitch prop- they were replaced in the field but consider this was the most modern plane the British had at the time. I'll find some photos to post that show the variation of the planes within the units. Also be mindful there was an extensive network of salvage crews who cannabalised wrecked aircraft to get airworthy ones back up to the fight- standardisation was a goal that was barely achieved.
I not as excited by the pictures that have been posted this week, but the comment about 'crew animation' has certainly got my interest!
07-31-2010, 01:18 AM
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