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September 1940: The Battle of Britain (2/4)

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 E5 was the Luftwaffe's principal fighter aircraft during the Battle of Britain. It could outclimb and outgun the RAF's Hurricanes and Spitfires. However, its limited range allowed pilots only 20 minutes flying time during raids over south-east England.

Royal Air Force Museum London

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Uploaded on February 20, 2022