Spare Parts Messerschmitt

Conceived as a powerful fighter-destroyer, or Zerstörer, the Messerschmitt 110’s limitations were exposed in the air fighting over Britain during 1940. Many of the crews paid the ultimate price, with many others being captured – including the two men featured here.

Zerstörer Pilot Experience


On 11 September 1940, during the late afternoon, elements of the I Gruppe of ZG76’s Messerschmitt Bf 110 aircraft were assigned to fly as part of the fighter cover protecting a formation of Heinkel 111 bombers headed for the London Docks. Flying in the...

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