| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | UC-26 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Messerschmitt Bf-109 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Messerschmitt Bf-109 |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Bf-109G-12 (Avia CS-199) |
| C/n (msn): | CS199-565 |
| Operator Titles: | Czechoslovakia - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 1 LSP |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Prague - KbelyMap |
| Country: | Czechia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LKKB IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Letecké Muzeum Kbely |
| Photo Date: | 30 May 2020 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 249002 |
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Towards the end of WWII, a large number of Bf-109 G and K fighters were abandoned in Czechoslovakia by the retreating German forces. As the original engines were in short supply, the newly formed Czechoslovak AF put them into service with a different powerplant to form the Avia S-199. However, this also necessitated that a trainer version be developed and this led to the two-seat CS-199 variant. Between 1947 and 1951, 450 single-seat S-199s and 82 two-seat CS-199s were built. This CS-199 has been retored in the colours it wore whilst serving with the Aviation School Prostějov. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 June 2020, and has since been viewed 726 times. |