Captured Messerschmitt Bf 109F, given South African Air Force markings and serial 'KJ-?', on the airfield at Martuba No.4 Landing Ground in North Africa, January 1943. "Operated" by <a class="external text" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4_Squadron_SAAF">No. 4 Squadron, SAAF</a>. No. 4 Squadron had this ‘pet’ Me 109F from Jagdgeschwader 53. Capt. "Rosie" du Toit (Squadron Leader with rank of Temporary Major) made the first flight of 4 Sqn’s pet Bf109F (ex JG.53) on 6th January 1943 - and while landing manged to escape unharmed when he burst the tyres! Note tail of B-24 Liberator on right.
James Britt
1940s <div style="display: none;">date QS:P,+1940-00-00T00:00:00Z/8</div>
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