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Old 13th May 2008, 17:11   #1031
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I don't think it was a mistake - I think they ran out of 109s and had to use 108s instead.

(Probably ex-Isaeli air force 109s).
They did use Me109's in the film the Battle of Britain, as well as Heinkels He111. They were obtained from the Spanish Air Force.

But what was unique about these aircraft?
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Old 13th May 2008, 18:14   #1032
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Anyway - correct
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Old 13th May 2008, 20:17   #1033
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They did use Me109's in the film the Battle of Britain, as well as Heinkels He111. They were obtained from the Spanish Air Force.

But what was unique about these aircraft?
All the He 111's were all powered by Rolls Royce Merlin Engines:lol: I also believe that that the Me's were also equipped with Merlins. Spanish Specifications.....
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First one for today:-

"Tony is a little boy that lives in my mouth."
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Old 14th May 2008, 15:40   #1035
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Old 14th May 2008, 15:47   #1036
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All the He 111's were all powered by Rolls Royce Merlin Engines:lol: I also believe that that the Me's were also equipped with Merlins. Spanish Specifications.....
Here's the real McCoy - a Bf109 Gustav with Daimler Benz 605 (doing a tie-down engine test at 2000rpm)


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First one for today:-

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The Shining (?)
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Here's the real McCoy - a Bf109 Gustav with Daimler Benz 605 (doing a tie-down engine test at 2000rpm)

And this is the Spanish Air Force He111 (before they were repainted) Note the Merlin Engines :lol:
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Old 14th May 2008, 21:29   #1039
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The Shining (?)
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Surprised that one didn't cause you trouble
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Surprised that one didn't cause you trouble
Probably seen it more times than I should have
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