Last updated: 01/11/2001

 

History

Although the war in France did not last very long a number of 109's were captured by the French. They were test flown by the French Air Force and in one case sent to Great Britain for further testing.

 

Me-109 E-3 of I/JG 76 captured on 22 November 1939. This aircraft was later sent to Britain and received the serial AE479.
In 1942 the aircraft was sent to the USA. (Source: Wings of Fame 4)

 

White 6, captured on 30 May 1940 (Source: Les Avions Allemand aux Couleurs Francaises)