Pressurised Bf109G5

[Raven109]

Interesting video showcasing the Bf109 G5, with a pressurized cockpit. Note at the 05:13 mark, the filler port for the GM1 installation primer fuel filler:

 

Edited June 15, 2020 by Raven109

[Aurora_Stealth]

Whoa, didn't realise there were any of those variants left! that airframe must be very rare. Hopefully they can tidy her up a bit and complete the restoration.

 

Thanks for sharing.

[Raven109]

1 hour ago, Aurora_Stealth said:

Whoa, didn't realise there were any of those variants left! that airframe must be very rare. Hopefully they can tidy her up a bit and complete the restoration.

 

Thanks for sharing.

 

Yes, building/finding a new engine would be the most hard part I'd think; it's also missing its radiators. Who knows, maybe someone will pick it up for a restoration.

 

Some other interesting things:

• the additional pressure gauge next to the dual oil/water temperature gauge, which shows the cockpit pressure;
• the additional oxygen flow gauge next to the cockpit pressure gauge;
• the additional wall mounted on the cockpit "canopy", behind the pilot, to contain the pressure;
• the cockpit is missing the rubber sealant, which went along the rim of the "canopy", and which was specific to the G-3/G-5 pressurized cockpits; part of it seems to be there but it's very worn out;
• red landing gear legs, indicating a machine fit for using C3 fuel - probably taken from another 109;

Edited June 14, 2020 by Raven109