Arguably the most significant historic aircraft to ever perform on the UK Airshow circuit was Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2 'Black 6'. Powered by a genuine Daimler Benz DB605 engine, this magnificent aeroplane captivated audiences with its unique sound and allowed the opportunity to experience a genuine Axis fighter in the flesh!
It was a real show stopper and looked great on the tail of a Spitfire! For an all too brief six year period, 'Black 6', thrilled airshow audiences as the only genuine Axis fighter on the display circuit. Unfortunately, it was decided that she was too valuable an aircraft to be risked by flight demonstration, but on her last public display at Duxford in October 1997, she suffered a landing accident, which caused significant damage to the aircraft – her flying days were finally over. 'Black 6' can now be found on display at the RAF Museum, Hendon.