Witness history take to the skies! ✈️ In this video you’ll see the Messerschmitt Bf 109 E “Rote 12” – the only fully airworthy “Emil” in the world – during its dramatic takeoff. Built in 1939 by Erla Maschinenwerk as a Bf 109 E-4 with Werknummer 1983, it served with the 5th Staffel of JG 5 “Eismeer.” In January 1942 it was lost near Murmansk following a combat-damage emergency landing. Decades later, the wreck was recovered and underwent an epic restoration across Europe. Today, she is powered b

439K views · 9.5K reactions |  British troops examine Messerschmitt Bf 109 F-2 trop WNr 8477 at El Adem in December 1941. 1. Staffel JG 27 ace Oberfeldwebel Albert Espenlaub was forced down behind Allied lines when his aircraft's cooling system was damaged in combat with a Hawker Hurricane. He was killed the same while trying to escape British custody. | World War Aviation | Facebook

Meet the legendary Messerschmitt Bf 109 as operated by the Flying Heritage Collection. This E3 is powered by an authentic Daimler Benz 601 and will be flown a couple of times during this Summer! Be sure to check out FHC's website for more details! #airshow #warbirds #Bf109 #Messerschmitt | Fight to Fly Studio