| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| 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: | 24 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 733063 |
| Photo Comment |
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Giving an impression of just how much is on show in the famous Kbely museum, this view shows a trainer version of the S-199, a Czech post-war reworking of the Messerschmitt Bf-109G design. With a shortage of Daimler-Benz engines, Avia substituted the Junkers Jumo power plant. Performance was much less satisfactory however and difficult handling characteristics led to the 600 or so of the S/CS-199 series built being generally disliked, many being written off in accidents. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 3 October 2024, and has since been viewed 150 times. |