Hi Friends,
I stumbled upon this photo a few weeks ago, but haven't found any other info on it.

To my eyes, it definitely appears to be an unpainted, or stripped 109G5 or 6. I know there is an oft-rendered model of a Mosquito hunting G6 out there, but this isn't it.

Anybody know anything that might prove useful with this photo?

Thanks!

Gary

This might hold a clue...

http://www.cybermodeler.com/history/germany/luft.shtml

Hi Gary

According to the book "War Prizes", it's Bf 109G-6 W.Nr 160163 at Freeman Field in 1946. It's US identity was FE-496/T2-496. It was restored in the '70s for display at the NASM.

All the best

Rowan

Thank you Rowan. That I s some useful information. Now I have a place where I can make further inquiries.

Gary

After further digging I have learned that after capture and transport to the U.S. It was stripped of paint and markings, given spurious markings and shown around to inspire people to buy war bonds.

I guess if you were keen to build a certified NMF 109, you could copy their effects.

Thanks for looking!

Gary

The Bf109 in Airbus Museum at Tolousse is in NM finish also, but this one is a re-engined Buchon