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Apparently
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 2:54 am
by fatman
This is the last in the world with an untouched paint scheme
And i saw a Komet

Re: Apparently
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:39 am
by callmeslick
wow. Rare indeed.
Re: Apparently
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 4:07 pm
by Pudfark
Cool....from time to time I host IL2 coops....one of them is all Komet's against AI...it's a lot of fun.
Re: Apparently
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:39 pm
by Reservoir_Dog
fatman wrote:This is the last in the world with an untouched paint scheme

Strange that it has no peripheral markings. Did it ever fly?
Re: Apparently
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 3:13 am
by fatman
http://www.awm.gov.au/exhibitions/strik ... man/bf109/
http://www.australianflying.com.au/news ... collection
Physical clues such as shrapnel damage to the pilot’s seat and patched holes – perhaps from shrapnel or a bullet – just behind the cockpit, as well as other repairs strongly suggest this machine was used in combat