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Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2 fighters arrived to Finland in Spring 1943. Originally painted with German markings and camouflage RLM 74/75/76. German insignias and Stammkennzeichen were over painted with German paint supplied with aircraft. Finnish “Hakaristi” blue Swastikas and aircraft serials in Black were then applied. During service Finnish BF-109 were repainted to Finnish Warpaint Olive Green/Black/Blue Grey (FS34096/37038/35414). Insignia background circle color was changed on 12th January 1944 to blue grey FS25414. Please note, that it was satin color that differs slightly from undersides matt Blue Grey FS35414. In units White circles were over painted with any available Blue Grey.

MT-213, WN 14754, 2/HLeLv 24. Flown by Ltn. E. Riihikallio, May 1944, Suulajärvi Air Base “Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-2.” pp.59, 60, cover, “Warpaint” p. 48 Story of MT-213

DL # IC, WN 13528, arrived to Malmi on 16th May 1943. Repainted as MT-222. “Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-2.” p. 12x2

MT-222, WN 13528, 1/LeLv 34. Flown by W/O. I. Juutilainen, July 1943 Suulajärvi Air Base “Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-2.” pp. 39,42,44,45; “Warpaint” pp. 48, 52 Ace of Diamonds insignia was painted on port side below cockpit of MT-222 by mechanic Andreas Donner. It probably was in last two weeks of July 1943, after unit arrived to Suulajärvi. According to WO Ilmari Juutilainen report flight commander 1Lt Lauri Pekuri ordered it to be removed as soon as he saw it.

References:

“Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-2”, Suomen Ilmavoimien Historia 6a Finnish Air Force History, by Kalevi Keskinen & Kari Stenman, Hobby-Kustannus Oy, Kari Stenman PublishingLoviisa 2003. ISBN 952-5334-04-X Includes photos and history of aircraft included in decal

”Warpaint”, Suomen Ilmavoimien Historia No 23 Finnish Air Force History by Kalevi Keskinen and Kari Stenman, Kari Stenman Publishing, Loviisa 2003. ISBN 951-98751-6-6 Excellent guide about Finnish Air Force colors, numerous photos.

Many Thanks to Mr Kari Stenman for invaluable assistance in preparation of decal set.
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