| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 10639 |
| Military Code: | 14 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Messerschmitt Bf-109 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Messerschmitt Bf-109 |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Bf-109G-2/Trop |
| C/n (msn): | 10639 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | JG53 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGYC IATA: CLF Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1969 |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1969 |
| Photo by: | Mike Cain |
| Photo ID: | 571943 |
| Photo Comment |
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Accepted by the Luftwaffe Oct.1942 but abandoned to the advancing allied forces the next month. Allocated RN228 by No.1426 Enemy Aircraft Flight Feb.1944. Displayed at various venues post-war and shown above as Yellow 14 in the desert colours of JG53. Registered to the IWM as G-USTV 26 Oct.1990. Rebuilt to flying standard with first post-restoration flight 17 March 1991. On 12 Oct.1997 on what was its last planned flight before handing over to the RAF Museum, it was substantially damaged in a landing accident at Duxford. Since rebuilt to static display standard and now at RAF Museum, Cosford. This photo is copyright © Mike Cain, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 16 May 2023, and has since been viewed 259 times. |