Messerschmitt Bf-109E EG26 (W16+) Flying School Wevelgem AD, Belgium 1941 01
Photo 01: In September 1940 3,000 Belgian workmen were employed by the Germans to extend Wevelgem aerodrome. The work was carried out by a local Belgian contractor under the supervision of the Organisation Todt, and pay compared very favourably with local rates. Between the end of November and mid-January, the aerodrome was unserviceable due to wet weather but the extension work was completed in mid-January and, soon afterwards, it became the base for Erganzungsgruppe JG26. Here, one of this unit's Bf-109Es is seen parked in front of a well-camouflaged hangar. The machine's entire tail area, which seems to match the tone of the spinner and the code number '16', was probably yellow. It was customary for serving with training units to have higher numbers than operational units.

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The Messerschmitt Bf-109E