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1939 |
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Constructed as a Bf-109E-3 by Erla Maschinenwerk at Leipzig. |
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Converted to a Bf-109E-4. |
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Transferred to (J)./LG2.
Operated with markings: white 14 |
1 September 1940 |
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Crashed.
During the Battle of Britain, damaged by a Spitfire over Sheerness, belly landing at Calais-Marck. |
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Converted to a Bf-109E-7.
Rebuilt as an E-7. |
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Transferred to 4./JG5.
Operated with markings: white 7
Transferred to the eastern front when returned to service. |
2 August 1942 |
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Crashed.
Crash landing at Pya Ozero, Russia. |
1992 |
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To Jim Pearce, Sussex, UK. |
From By 1992 to By 1992 |
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To Charleston Aviation Services, Colchester. |
1992 |
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Removed from a marsh in Russia. The fuselage was damaged during the recovery. |
From By 1992 to By 1992 |
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To Museum of Flying/David G. Price, Santa Monica, CA. |
From By 1993 to By 1993 |
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Restoration started.
Restored to flying condition in Colchester, Essex, UK. Parts from w/n 1342 were used in the restoration. |
From 13 August 1998 to By 1998 |
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To Museum of Flying/Supermarine of California Ltd, Santa Monica, CA with new c/r N81562. |
13 August 1998 |
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To Supermarine of California Ltd, Santa Monica, CA keeping c/r N81562. |
14 January 1999 |
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Transported by air.
Moved from Heathrow to Chino, CA. |
January 1999 |
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Restoration completed.
Markings Applied: white 14
Restoration of the airframe was completed with the installation of a DB601A engine. |
28 September 1999 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for N81562 (BF 109E, 3579) issued. |
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First post-restoration Flight.
Flown at Chino, CA. |
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Ferry flight. Delivered to Museum of Flying, Santa Monica Municipal Airport (south-West side), Los Angeles, CA.
Moved from Chino, CA to Santa Monica, CA.
 View the Location Dossier |
April 2003 |
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Loaned to Commemorative Air Force, Camarillo, CA. |
April 2003 |
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Ferry flight.
Moved from Santa Monica to Camarillo, CA. |
2003 |
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To Ed Russell, Niagara Falls, ON. |
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Ferry flight. Delivered to Russell Aviation Group, Niagara Falls, ON.
Moved from Camarillo, CA to Niagara Falls, ON.
View the Location Dossier |
3 August 2004 |
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Civil registration, N81562, cancelled.
Exported to Canada. |
5 January 2005 |
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To 1624772 Ontario Inc/Ed Russell, Niagara Falls, ON with new c/r CF-EML. |
10 June 2006 |
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5 August 2006 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
9 August 2008 |
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9 August 2008 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at Thunder Over Michigan at the Yankee Air Force Museum in Ypsilanti, MI. |
9 August 2008 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at Thunder Over Michigan at the Yankee Air Force Museum in Ypsilanti, MI. |
9 August 2008 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at Thunder Over Michigan at the Yankee Air Force Museum in Ypsilanti, MI. |
5 June 2009 |
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Collided with a flag pole on take off. The leading edge of the port wing was damaged between the guns and the slats. It landed safely. |
14 June 2014 |
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Photographer: Rob Harvan
Notes: Taken June 14, 2014, at Biggin Hill Heritage Hanger. Engine had not yet been received. |
12 November 2014 |
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Reported as sold to a new owner in the UK. |
16 February 2015 |
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To Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar Ltd, Biggin Hill Airport, Biggin Hill, Westerham with new c/r G-CIPB. |
13 June 2021 |
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Photographer: John Yates |
