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Ok, here's the story folks... it's really a 1956 Bonanza!

Posted by Lynn on Thu Sep 05, 2002 01:30:35 PM

In reply top ME109E Pics in Aeroplane monthly... posted by Tony on Thu Sep 05, 2002 02:39:57 AM

Yes, that's right. I was completely wrong in my initial evaluation... this is undoubtedly a 1956 Beechcraft Bonanza, although a relatively rare single-place variant. It was marked as a Luftwaffe aircraft while taking part in a Bollywood production of the Battle Of Britain story (with Hindustan Ajeets filling in for Junkers Ju87s), and was damaged in a forced landing, pushed aside, and forgotten for 40+ years.

The confusion surrounding the manufacturer of this Beechcraft Bonanza stems from the initial description of the remains as found; due to an unfortunate, static-filled phone conversation, the phrase "a mess of shit" somehow became translated as "Messerschmitt".

I hope this satisfies all concerned as to the true nature of this aircraft, and finally lays to rest any further speculation as to its identity.

Lynn

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