Following on from Treadigraph,
In 1943 Hispano Aviacion acquired a licence from Messerschmitt to build the Me 109 G2, as part of the deal Messerschmitt stipulated that the first 25 aircraft were to be built in Germany.
Unfortunately when the aircraft arrived in Spain, they were missing their engines as well as other significant parts. Hispano decided that the best way forward was to modify the aircraft so that an indigenous engine could be fitted. Originally the 1,300 hp Hispano Suiza engine was installed, these aircraft were designated HA-1112 K1L.
It was later decided that the airframe could take the more powerful 1,602 hp Merlin 500/45. Over 170 Buchons were eventually fitted with the Merlin, these were designated HA-1112 M1L.
Batchy
This photo depicts one of three Buchons converted to Messerstang's for the 1970 film Patton.
Photo Chris Pointon.
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