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The extended canopy was a feature of the Finnish-manufactured twin wasp-engined Fokkers. As Bristol Mercuries were reserved for the Blenheim bombers so another engine had to be chosen to power the license-built Fokkers. These series (so called IV and V) had some changes when compared to the...

I haven't heard of 109's having slots in their wings. You might have mixed them with wings slats, which they did have. These were in the leading edge of the wing and popped up to increase lift in while manouvering or flying slower. The idea of the slots was the same however, but simpler. Holes...