The legendary Messerschmitt BF109 formed the backbone of the Luftwaffe's fighter force during World War 2. Designed by Willy Messerschmitt and Robert Lusser during the early to mid-1930s, the BF109 was initially conceived as an interceptor. However, it would go on to fulfil multiple roles. #ww2 #aviation #military #aircraft | World War II Aircraft

#OnThisDay 90 years ago, the Willy Messerschmitt-designed Bf109 took to the skies for the first time. Over 30,000 would be built during the course of this iconic fighter’s history. #ww2 #ww2history #WWII #bf109 #warbirds | Daniel J Wheatcroft

Willy Messerschmitt’s Bf 108 ‘Taifun’ (Typhoon); a sports and touring aircraft first flown in 1934. She would see Luftwaffe service as a communication and light transport aircraft - at Imperial War Museum Duxford. #ww2 #ww2history #bf108 #warbirds #wwii | Daniel J Wheatcroft