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Display of the Messerschmitt Bf-109, spanish built aka Hispano Aviación HA-1112-M1L Buchon with Merlin Engine.
The Hispano Aviación HA-1112-M1L Buchón ( male dove) was introduced into Spanish service 1956 replacing the former HISPANO HA.1109-K1L TRIPALA . This variant was fitted with a British Rotol four bladed propeller and a more powerful 1,600 hp Rolls Royce Merlin 500/45 V-12 engine was housed in a modified nose. The new engine increased the maximum speed to 665 km/h (413 mph), which was generally faster than Bf 109G Daimler Benz powered fighters. A total of 172 Buchón fighters were produced up to 1958 and flew in Spanish service until December 1965 A number of these planes were used in the 1969 Movie Battle of Britain.