BF or ME

[Bug_racer]

When is it acceptable to call a ME 109 a BF 109 or vice versa ? Just thought Id start a post cause I always thought it to be either and another post here has shown that it isnt acceptable

 

[Micdrow]

Probably the best explanation I can say would be here at this website.

Go to articles and then Bf or Me explanation at web site.

The 109 Lair- The Online Source for Messerschmitt 109 information

Enjoy Micdrow

 

[lesofprimus]

Bf...

 

[plan_D]

The official German designation is Bf for anything below -163, after that it is Me. However, when quoting an Allied report it will always almost be Me.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

The actual designation for the 109 is the Bf-109. As pD put out anything from the Me-163 on is designated Me. Anything below from the Bf-162 Jaguar to the Bf-108 is designated Bf.

 

[Gnomey]

The official German designation is Bf for anything below -163, after that it is Me. However, when quoting an Allied report it will always almost be Me.

The actual designation for the 109 is the Bf-109. As pD put out anything from the Me-163 on is designated Me. Anything below from the Bf-162 Jaguar to the Bf-108 is designated Bf.

That pretty much sums it up, although you see it a lot under the Me designation.

 

[Henk]

Bf like Adler and plan D said, but now why the Bf, I know what you mean with everything below 163, but what does the Bf stand for?

 

[Micdrow]

Bf like Adler and plan D said, but now why the Bf, I know what you mean with everything below 163, but what does the Bf stand for?

Bayerische Flugzeugwerke I believe. Not 100% sure though

Micdrow

 

[Henk]

Oh, ok now I see. Thought it stood for something else.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

jeez how many times has this been covered on the forum

 

[lesofprimus]

About a 100......

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

jeez how many times has this been covered on the forum

It will be a never ending topic...