Arriving in the UK during mid-June for a short tour was Messerschmitt Bf 109G-4 D-FWME ... Airbus Heritage. Owned by the Airbus Group and operated in conjunction with the Flugmuseum Messerschmitt, the aircraft - a converted Hispano Buchon - is based at Manching in southern Germany. this Airbus Defence and Space site accommodates the Flugmuseum Messerschmitt, featuring airworthy examples of many of Willy Messerschmitt's designs such as the M 17 replica, Bf 108, the .Me 163 in glider form, and the new-build Me 262. After engine problems resulted in a belly landing in a field during participation at the Roskilde airshow in Denmark in August 2013, damage to 'Red 7' was less serious than originally expected. The airframe was relatively easy to fix, the opportunity being taken in the course ot replacing parts to incorporate changes aimed at improving flight safety. At the same time, the DB605A powcrplam was given an extensive overhaul using the expertise available in the Flugmuseum's engine workshop and the know-how of engine buff Siggi Knoll.
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