This repaint depicts the Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3 flown by Hptm. Herwig Knüppel, of II./JG 26, March 1940. Knüppel had the top hat insignia painted on his Ar 65 as early as 1935, taking the emblem with him to Spain and retaining it when he took over command of II./JG 26. He was killed on 19 May 1940 when his aircraft was shot down near Lille.
Enjoy!
Cees Donker
Enjoy!
Cees Donker
