37 - Messerschmitt Bf 109 E vol.1

3037 Messerschmitt Bf 109 E vol. I – Jakub Plewka – ISBN 978-83-60445-42-6

The first part of the monograph devoted to the ‘E’ variant of the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the most famous WW2 German fighter, discusses its origins and development with coverage of changes made in its all sub-variants, including the special modifications for the Switzerland. The book features a comprehensive insight into the design specifications and a separate chapter on Emil’s paint schemes evolution.
English text, 80 pages, 96 photos, 16 sheets of 1:48 scale drawings, 9 pages of colour charts with 11 examples of camouflage schemes.
Free decal sheet with 1:32, 1:48 and 1:72 individual markings for 5 schemes:
Bf 109 E-3 of 3./JG 51, winter 1939/1940,
Bf 109 E-3, W.Nr. 5057, flown by Hptm. Herbert Ihlefeld of I.(J)/LG 2, April 1941,
Bf 109 E-4, flown by Hptm. Rolf Pingel of Stab I./JG 26, November 1940,
Bf 109 E-4, W.Nr. 1480, flown by Oblt. Franz von Werra of Stab II./JG 3, Marden, 5 September 1940,
Bf 109 E-4/B, most probably of Erg. Gr./JG 54.