Osprey books Bf 109D/E Aces 1939–41 Figures 43008 entered service in 1976

43008 entered service in 1976 working in the western region

The Class 31/1s could be found on a variety of secondary and relief passenger duties as well as parcels and freight traffic

II 2014 Mahogany

which provides a choice of ammunition to suit any situation

In August 1948

Osprey books Bf 109D/E Aces 1939–41 Figures 43008 entered service in 1976The period covered in this volume was considered to be the 'glory years' for the Jagdwaffe fresh from the experience gained in the Spanish Civil War and for the Bf 109 in particular. Many famous pilots scored their first kills in the classic dogfights staged over Poland, Western Europe, the Channel and finally southern England. Some 40 Knight's Crosses were awarded in 1940 alone. However, after sweeping all before them in support of the Blitzkrieg