Messerschmitt Bf 109 Hispano HA-112 MIL Buchon
The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was Germany’s primary fighter throughout WWII, renowned for its agility, firepower, and distinctive design. Powered by the Daimler-Benz inverted V12 engine, original German variants feature low-mounted exhaust stacks and a narrow, angular cowling profile. These aircraft served across multiple fronts and evolved through numerous subtypes, from the early Bf 109E to the late-war G and K models.
Post-war, Spain produced the Hispano HA-112 MIL Buchon, a licensed derivative fitted with Rolls-Royce Merlin engines. This modification gave the Buchon a noticeably different silhouette: the upright Merlin engine required a taller cowling and repositioned exhausts, resulting in a “chin bulge” and higher stack placement. Though mechanically distinct, Buchons were often used in film and airshows to represent wartime Bf 109s due to their availability and similar airframe.
Our catalog includes both genuine German Bf 109s and Spanish Buchons, each annotated with airframe provenance, engine type, and visual framing. Listings highlight key identifiers such as:
- Cowling shape – angular and flush on German models; bulbous on Buchons
- Exhaust placement – low-mounted on Daimler-Benz; high-mounted on Merlin-powered Buchons
- Propeller spinner and blade profile – varies by engine and subtype
- Livery and markings – Luftwaffe camouflage vs Spanish Air Force or civilian warbird schemes
Each image is tagged by viewpoint (e.g., head-on, three-quarter, taxiing) and includes historical notes where available. Ideal for enthusiasts, restorers, and researchers seeking visual and archival clarity.
