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Maiden flight of the Bf 109
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May 28th, 1935, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 took her maiden flight to soon become the most well known WWII German piston fighter, remaining in service over twenty years after the war was over. The greatest German and Finnish aces used only the Bf 109!

From May 27th (11:00 GMT) till May 30th (11:00 GMT)

Purchase Premium Bf 109 fighters for Golden Eagles with 50% off!

The list of aircraft available for Golden Eagles: Flegel's Bf 109 A, Bf 109 E-7 (Japan), Bf 109 F-4 (USA), Bf 109 G-2 (Italy), Bf 109 G-6 (Sweden).

Bf 109Z is temporarily back in the store!

The twin-fuselage Bf 109Z is also temporarily back in the store - don't miss your chance to own a rare experimental aircraft!

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