WW2 German Luftwaffe Radio / First Aid Hatch - Me109 G10 / G14 - VERY RARE
Item History & Price
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You are bidding on a EXTRAORDINARY RARE example of an WW2 German Luftwaffe Me109 G10 WOOD Fuselage First Aid/Radio Access Hatch! This is the ORIGINAL that was recovered from Me109 G10/U4 W. Nr. 610937 that was captured at Zeltweg, Austria, at war's end. Unfortunately, not much of her wartime history is known.
This access hatch was mounted on the fifth fuselage section on the Me109. It allowed for access to the radio equipment, mutterkompass, and first aid kit.... Made of wood and steel, this access hatch is an AMAZING example. This is the MUCH RARER late-wood wood type that saw action between 1944 and 1945, and used in the G10 and G14. This new design not only saved on aluminum, but also made it easier for the pilot to access the first aid kit, with the addition of large circular hole. This hole was covered by a thin sheet of ply, when if needed, would be punched (or kicked) out, in order to access the medical supplies. As this was an aircraft that was captured at war's end, and subsequently traded to Yugoslavia. The previous restoration company remove all the original paint. There are some slight traces of German paint, however, on the back side (see photos). There are some obvious marks and one slight crack, but all this could be rectified quite easily.I have shown the EXACT hatch...as well as the EXACT aircraft this came from, showing the re-painted Yugoslavian colors (which were removed). I am not sure why the restoration team did not use this hatch again, as it was the original, and would have been structurally sound...but then again, that was late 1980's.Easily recognizable, I have indicated ever seen ONE other hatch of this type, making this a VERY RARE item....FANTASTIC for any collection, display, or restoration project! Please email me if you need additional photos or information. ------------------- PAYMENT ----------------- Payment should be made within 7 business days at the end of the auction unless buyer contacts me for other arrangements. I accept all forms of payment.. ------------------- SHIPPING ----------------- My goal is to ship within 7 days from auction end. However, depending on circumstances, it may take up to an additional 1 week from receipt of confirmed payment. If you need it shipped sooner, please let me know and I will do our best to accommodate. ------------------- TERMS OF SALE ----------------- Most of my items are vintage, and as such are AS-IS, so you must therefore expect a degree of wear due to age and/or usage. I will describe each auction to the best of my knowledge and take as many photos necessary to ensure you are pleased upon receiving your item. All sales are final, so please make sure your questions are answered to your satisfaction before you purchase. ------------------- ABOUT ME ----------------- Although my passion is the Me109, I do offer many other German Aircraft (Fw190, Me262, etc.), as well as USAF and Japanese items. Occasionally I do offer many non-vintage items such as prints and art relating to the time period. As a private collector myself, I am constantly on the lookout for historical memorabilia, authentic photographs, artwork or anything unique relating to military aircraft. ------------------- COPYRIGHT ----------------- All pictures and descriptions used in my auctions under COPYRIGHT and I forbid the use of these photos and information in any manner such as paper or electronic (internet) publications or otherwise. Use is solely based on my authorization only.
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This access hatch was mounted on the fifth fuselage section on the Me109. It allowed for access to the radio equipment, mutterkompass, and first aid kit.... Made of wood and steel, this access hatch is an AMAZING example. This is the MUCH RARER late-wood wood type that saw action between 1944 and 1945, and used in the G10 and G14. This new design not only saved on aluminum, but also made it easier for the pilot to access the first aid kit, with the addition of large circular hole. This hole was covered by a thin sheet of ply, when if needed, would be punched (or kicked) out, in order to access the medical supplies. As this was an aircraft that was captured at war's end, and subsequently traded to Yugoslavia. The previous restoration company remove all the original paint. There are some slight traces of German paint, however, on the back side (see photos). There are some obvious marks and one slight crack, but all this could be rectified quite easily.I have shown the EXACT hatch...as well as the EXACT aircraft this came from, showing the re-painted Yugoslavian colors (which were removed). I am not sure why the restoration team did not use this hatch again, as it was the original, and would have been structurally sound...but then again, that was late 1980's.Easily recognizable, I have indicated ever seen ONE other hatch of this type, making this a VERY RARE item....FANTASTIC for any collection, display, or restoration project! Please email me if you need additional photos or information. ------------------- PAYMENT ----------------- Payment should be made within 7 business days at the end of the auction unless buyer contacts me for other arrangements. I accept all forms of payment.. ------------------- SHIPPING ----------------- My goal is to ship within 7 days from auction end. However, depending on circumstances, it may take up to an additional 1 week from receipt of confirmed payment. If you need it shipped sooner, please let me know and I will do our best to accommodate. ------------------- TERMS OF SALE ----------------- Most of my items are vintage, and as such are AS-IS, so you must therefore expect a degree of wear due to age and/or usage. I will describe each auction to the best of my knowledge and take as many photos necessary to ensure you are pleased upon receiving your item. All sales are final, so please make sure your questions are answered to your satisfaction before you purchase. ------------------- ABOUT ME ----------------- Although my passion is the Me109, I do offer many other German Aircraft (Fw190, Me262, etc.), as well as USAF and Japanese items. Occasionally I do offer many non-vintage items such as prints and art relating to the time period. As a private collector myself, I am constantly on the lookout for historical memorabilia, authentic photographs, artwork or anything unique relating to military aircraft. ------------------- COPYRIGHT ----------------- All pictures and descriptions used in my auctions under COPYRIGHT and I forbid the use of these photos and information in any manner such as paper or electronic (internet) publications or otherwise. Use is solely based on my authorization only.
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