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📝 Spotter's notes

This salvaged Messerschmidtt is sitting at the Yankees air Museum, Chino, California

✈️ Aircraft identity

ICAO Type Bf 109
Model Bf 109 (Me 109)
Manufacturer Messerschmitt
Livery Original and unrestored, with weathered paint and bare metal visible
Military Military

🔧 Technicals

Engine Daimler-Benz DB 601/605 (commonly fitted, specific model cannot be confirmed visually here)
Thrust 1,085 kW (1,455 hp) for DB 605 (typical)
Wingspan 9.92 meters
Length 8.95 meters
Height 2.6 meters
MTOW 3,400 kg
Range 850 km
Capacity 1 (pilot)
Cruise Speed 510 km/h
Noise Rating Not standardized (WWII military spec; not measured by ICAO noise standards)

📍 Location

Airport Code CNO/KCNO
Airport Name Chino Airport