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Tangmere 1945 EbbyMuch has been written on the Bf 109, so I'll give you a bit of history about this particular machine, W.Nr 415460. As the allies swept through Europe in the latter half of 1944 and early 1945, many serviceable Luftwaffe aircraft fell into their hands. The airfield of Gilze-Rijen in the Netherlands was captured by the British in January 1945 and two fully serviceable Bf 109G-14 U4s were discovered; W.Nr 415460 and 415461. On February 2nd Flight Lieutenant 'Scotty' Gordon and Flight Lieutenant D.G.M Gough ferried the two Gustav's to RAF Hawkinge where both received virtually the same colour scheme and new registration numbers (VD 364 and VD 358). Both aircraft were tested and evaluated at the Central Fighter Establishment at RAF Collyweston and on May 17th, while flying 415460 (VD 364), F/L Gordon was unable to lock down the port undercarriage and the aircraft ground looped on landing. It is unknown what its final fate was, however it is doubtful the aircraft was repaired and was more than likely sent to the scrap heap around November or December of 1945, after the enemy aircraft exhibition held at Farnborough Hasegawa 1/32 Messerschmitt Bf 109G-14 | Large Scale Planes
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