Bailing out of a 109 and the 190

[taffy2jeffmorgan]

Hi , I understand that because of the heavy cockpit canopy with the Me 109, the canopy had to be ejected to give the pilot a chance to get out in an emergency, was this partially opened by pulling the red lever [E7-F2-F4] and the slip steam would do the rest ? or was it blown off with explosive charges [bolts] as was the case with the Fw 190. Although I have seen film footage of a 190 pilot bailing out and it seems that he has slid back the canopy because the cockpit seem to be intact.

 

Cheers.