Saturday, 2 December 2023

NAG 11 Bf 109 Gustav -archive photo scan (9)

 


NAG 11  Bf 109  Gustav Aufklärer following a ground-loop somewhere in Italy, late 1943-early 1944. Note wing uppersurface camo pattern and barrel of underwing gondola cannon visible ahead of wing slat. The prancing horse emblem on the cowl was displayed by the Gustavs of 4.(H)/12 when they were incorporated into the 'new' NAG 11 during October 1943, being re-designated 2./NAG 11.  

Kapitän of 2. Staffel NAG 11 was Fritz Galland - eldest of the four Galland brothers..


Also on this blog;

Fritz Galland, reluctant fighter pilot - eldest and least well-known of the four Galland brothers

More Bf 109 Aufklärer - 4.(H)/12 in Tunisia January -April 1943