Messerschmitt
109s were built under licence in Spain by Hispano, using Rolls Royce
Merlin engines and designated HA-1112 "Buchon". N48157 (ex Spanish Air
Force C.4K-172) was one of many Buchons purchased by the Confederate
Air Force in Texas after their use in the movie "Battle of Britain".
Pictured at Harlingen, Texas in October 1977. GEOFF GOODALL'S AVIATION HISTORY SITE www.goodall.com.au |