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Another ME-109 in tow.
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Note the square lines of the 109’s canopy. Opening at trailing edge of wing next to fuselage is to control airflow through coolant radiator.
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Lt. Howard Hickok, pilot and S/Sgt. Fred W. Symmank.
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Looks like Lt. Howard Hickok in the cockpit.
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Ready to go.
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Taxiing. Note coolant flaps are wide open.
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ME-109 preparing for take-off. Note belly tank and the lack of canopy. Belly tank is in place of fuselage tank, which was removed to make it a two-seater.
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Captured ME-109. This aircraft has been modified by Sgt. Symmank. Seated rear, to carry a passenger. Lt. Jim Hadnot is the pilot.
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Take-off.
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ME-109 taking off. Pilot is Lt. Jim Hadnot.