Messerschmitt Bf 109G-14/U4, WNr. ?, "Schwarze 15"
History
The Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History in Brussels (Koninklijk Legermuseum) houses a significant relic from World War II: the tail section of a Messerschmitt Bf 109G-14, i This aircraft was a variant of the Bf 109G series, renowned for its role in the Luftwaffe during the later stages of the war.
The Bf 109G-14 was an enhanced version of the G-6, featuring a more powerful DB 605 engine and improved armament, including the option to mount a 30mm MK 108 cannon. These modifications made it a formidable adversary in aerial combat. The tail section preserved in Brussels is part of a G-14/U4 variant, which was equipped with this heavy cannon, indicating its intended role in ground attack missions.
This particular Bf 109G-14 was found in the Ardennes region of Belgium, an area that witnessed intense fighting during the Battle of the Bulge in late 1944. The aircraft's tail section was recovered and transported to Brussels, where it was integrated into the museum's collection. It serves as a tangible connection to the aerial conflicts that took place over Belgium during the war.