A Japanese Me-109

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The link below provides a rare photo of a Me-109 used by Japan, with the mark of the Rising Sun emblazoned on the fuselage. Does anyone know if Japan used German fighters in combat? The link also features a selection of photos unimaginable for the High Command of the Luftwaffe at the beginning of WW2, see their powerful Me-109 and Fw-190 fighters captured and tested with allied markings. To view all photos, visit the link below:

http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/02/uma-visao-incomum-para-luftwaffe.html

Cheers.

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No the Japanese did not use Bf-109s in combat. They did have and use a different Messerschmitt model, but I’ll leave that to you the research expert.

As for 109s in foreign markings, when you are losing and giving up airfields all over North Africa, that can happen…

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Thank you for posting that link.

For some reason, I somehow prefer the appearance of the Bf 109 in OD and US Stars and Bars insignia [:P]