Bf 109E-4, II./JG27

Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4, W.Nr. 4148,

flown by Hptm. Wolfgang Lippert,

Gruppenkommandeur II./JG27, Russia, June 1941;

template by Jester, unit emblem by Jutocsa

II./JG 27 operated in the area of Wizna/Knyszyn. It was withdrawn from the eastern front as soon as July 1 1941, to be re-armed with Bf 109 F-2s. The rest of JG 27 (Stab and III. Gruppe) fought in the east until October 15, 1941. During its brief stay, JG 27 racked 268 victories: Stab - 13, II./JG27 - 38, and III./JG27 - 217.

More about Wolfgang Lippert:

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