Discovering Hans Pilz's Messerschmitt Bf-109 | TJ3 Aviation History

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

The Messerschmitt BF109 was a born dogfighter thanks to its advanced automatic leading-edge slats. They enabled the plane to make much tighter turns–a huge advantage in an aerial dogfight. 🎥Air Warriors | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation