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Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1997, Cosford, Hangar Two, X001-2501

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the Luftwaffe's principal fighter during the Battle of Britain. It could outclimb and outgun the RAF's Hurricanes and Spitfires. However, its limited range allowed pilots only twenty minutes flying time during raids over south-east England.

Single engine aircraft with propeller and yellow nose and grey body, © RAF Museum

Junkers Ju 88R-1

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 78/A/953

The Junkers Ju 88 was one of the most versatile aircraft of the Second World War. It was adapted as a dive-bomber, night-fighter, intruder, anti-tank aircraft, torpedo bomber and reconnaissance aircraft.

Twin-engined aircraft with propellers with light green underside and green camouflage top, © RAF Museum

Junkers Jumo 004 B-1

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 65/E/1138

Part sectioned German Axial flow turbojet of the Second World War. R

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Junkers Ju 87

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-1945, London, Hangar Five, 78/A/657

The Junkers Ju 87 two-seat dive bomber gained a fearsome reputation during the early years of the Second World War. Its innovative design included louvered dive brakes to ensure automatic recovery from its steep – and highly accurate – dive bombing attacks.

Single engine aircraft with propeller, dark green body and wings, © RAF Museum

Daimler-Benz DB 610

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1944-1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 65/E/15

24-cylinder double-vee inverted in-line piston engine, retaining part of engine nacelle and mounted on substantial metal stand. Consists of two DB 605 engines joined together.

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