Libya 1942

**flyboy208** · 12-18-2008, 11:49 PM

During the German African campaign a pair of 2 Me-109's from JG.27 are aloft - Oberfeldwebel Otto Shulz and the legendary Leutnant (at the time) Hans Joachim Marseille in formation flight at dusk over the North African skies ... The Star of Africa - this legendary Luftwaffe fighter pilot had an illustrious - yet short career..

Real info here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Joachim_Marseille

Enjoy! Mike

***Smutley*** · 12-19-2008, 04:30 AM

Very nice shot Mike.

**us_Jorge_1985** · 12-19-2008, 07:12 AM

Beautiful dense clouds.

**IronmanMLR** · 12-19-2008, 07:20 AM

Beautiful shot. The link was very educational as well. Thank you for sharing.

**Asad Khawer** · 12-19-2008, 07:34 AM

Brilliant shot, great plane, and an interesting read.

Thanks Mike.

**peer01** · 12-19-2008, 04:18 PM

One of your best

**munnst** · 12-19-2008, 04:35 PM

There's just one thing missing from those shots, a shark mouth p40!

**aircav1970** · 12-19-2008, 06:24 PM

**flyboy208** · 12-19-2008, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by munnst

There's just one thing missing from those shots, a shark mouth p40!

Got an edit on the way for ya!

Glad you all liked this pic! Mike

**boxcar** · 12-20-2008, 12:22 AM

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Excellent shot!

Ole' Hans was an Ace's Ace, no doubt about it. He downed well over 150 British planes before
his demise in WW II bailing out after engine problems & striking his chest against the tail while doing so.
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