BF109 tailwheel lock

[Robo.]

Originally Posted by VO101_Tom

Hmm... maybe the later E models is equipped with this...?

That is restored aircraft, might be just for safety reasons on this particluar example.

[DB605]

Originally Posted by Robo.

That is restored aircraft, might be just for safety reasons on this particluar example.

Of course this is possible, it just looks like the one that later versions had.

[Varrattu]

Originally Posted by DB605

Of course this is possible, it just looks like the one that later versions had.

Looks like the WNr 3579 in ...

The Messerschmitt Bf 109
Part 1: Prototype to 'E' Variants
by Lynn Ritger

[DB605]

Yep it is same plane. I have that book also. I tried to find more info about tailwheel lock but no luck so far. Maybe it was equipped from E-7 onwards?