The oldest surviving Messerschmitt Bf 109 is believed to be Werknummer (W.Nr.) 790, a Bf 109 E-1 from 1939, which is on display at the Deutsches Museum in Munich, Germany. This aircraft is notable because it is the earliest surviving Bf 109 to have seen combat service, having operated with J/88 of the Condor Legion and later with the Spanish Air Force #bf109 #munich #messerschmitt #aviation #history #bayern #warbirds #luftwaffe #oldest #Nostalgia #deutschland #ww2 #wwii #ww2history #wwiihistory

Witness history take to the skies! ✈️ In this video you’ll see the Messerschmitt Bf 109 E “Rote 12” – the only fully airworthy “Emil” in the world – during its dramatic takeoff. Built in 1939 by Erla Maschinenwerk as a Bf 109 E-4 with Werknummer 1983, it served with the 5th Staffel of JG 5 “Eismeer.” In January 1942 it was lost near Murmansk following a combat-damage emergency landing. Decades later, the wreck was recovered and underwent an epic restoration across Europe. Today, she is powered b