The oldest surviving Messerschmitt Bf 109 is believed to be Werknummer (W.Nr.) 790, a Bf 109 E-1 from 1939, which is on display at the Deutsches Museum in Munich, Germany. This aircraft is notable because it is the earliest surviving Bf 109 to have seen combat service, having operated with J/88 of the Condor Legion and later with the Spanish Air Force #bf109 #munich #messerschmitt #aviation #history #bayern #warbirds #luftwaffe #oldest #Nostalgia #deutschland #ww2 #wwii #ww2history #wwiihistory

There’s nothing quite like the sound of history waking up. This Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4 fires up its legendary DB 601 V12 engine—raw, mechanical, and unmistakably WWII. Listen closely, turn the volume up, and experience what pilots heard over Europe more than 80 years ago. ✈️🔥 👉 Follow for more historic aircraft moments. #MesserschmittBf109 #Bf109 #DB601 #WWIIAviation #warbirds @Top-Fans | Warbirds

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 is perhaps the most recognizable WWII German fighter. This particular “Bf 109” started life as a Spanish-built Hispano Buchon and was completely restored by the Erickson Aircraft Collection to the specifications of an authentic Bf 109G, utilizing an Allison V-1710 engine. Read about the lengthy restoration to preserve a piece of history in the September/October 2023 edition of Warbirds magazine that's available digitally today.✍️ Connor Madison 📹 Scott Slocum at #OSH22