Hello everyone!
Once again I came across a photo of a Bf 109F-4 / Z operating in North Africa with the I./JG27 and I wonder what use the Germans could make of a high altitude fighter in that context. I have read about the Spitfire Mk.V modified to intercept the Ju 86P, but what need could the Luftwaffe fighters have to fly over 6000 meters (even if for short periods - as allowed by GM1)?
Could someone knowledgeable about the facts please answer this question of mine? I would also like to know which squadrons and in which time periods they used the Bf 109F-2 / Z and F-4 / Z. Thanks.
Once again I came across a photo of a Bf 109F-4 / Z operating in North Africa with the I./JG27 and I wonder what use the Germans could make of a high altitude fighter in that context. I have read about the Spitfire Mk.V modified to intercept the Ju 86P, but what need could the Luftwaffe fighters have to fly over 6000 meters (even if for short periods - as allowed by GM1)?
Could someone knowledgeable about the facts please answer this question of mine? I would also like to know which squadrons and in which time periods they used the Bf 109F-2 / Z and F-4 / Z. Thanks.