February 22, 2017 at 6:51 pm
hi all
wondering if anyone could tell me what this access panel is for on the wing of the Me 109E? As it is close to the wing cannon I assume it is for access to that weapon position, but wouldn’t mind knowing for sure.
image from http://www.net-maquettes.com/pictures/messerschmitt-bf-109e/?afg234_page_id=2#afg-234 :
partial scan from Valiant Wings Airframe & Miniature No. 5:
trying to figure out if Me 109 V-14 D-ISLU would have had it or not.
cheers
greg v.
By: gregv - 22nd February 2017 at 20:41
wow, that’s fantastic! Thank-you very much!
Looks like it’s a harmonization or other adjustment for the wing 20mm cannon/machine gun pos’n.
Perfect.
cheers!
greg v.
By: DC Page - 22nd February 2017 at 19:31
Greg, this is from the Bf109E-1/E3 Weapons Manual dated 1939, page 82.
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