Messerschmitt Bf.109 at Warbirds Over Wanaka

[@anels9]

This looks to be a hispano ha-112

[@SimonElenor]

Yes it is an HA-1112.

[@SimonElenor]

Is it a replica? The BF109 never came with a Rolls Royce engine as far as i know.

[@SimonElenor]

Actually has to be, the BF109 never had an engine cowling like that. Nice though.

[@christisking1316]

I believe the first 'prototype' of the ME-109, had a Rolls-Royce 'Kestrel' engine...

[@SimonElenor]

@@christisking1316 How would a German aircraft during WW2 have a Rolls Royce engine in it? I have since found out that this aircraft is NOT a BF 109 (some people call them ME 109 but that's not what Messerschmitt called it.) Anyhow they were based off the BF 109.

[@SimonElenor]

@@christisking1316 WOW! Just studied up and they did. Thank you for enlightening me. Don't tell my Uncles or Dad that they all used to work at RR!

[@christisking1316]

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