Comments by "Martin Saunders" (@martinsaunders7925) on "Messerschmitt Bf 109 | Better than the Spitfire?" video.

  1. Added octane=added power,but also added stress. The stresses on a crankshaft at high speed during manoeuvring, particularly gyroscopic forces, are a governing factor in their survivability. Chromium and vanadium were in short supply in Germany,but not for the allies. The engine failure in this aircraft could be a reflection of metalurgical shortages, it was fitted with a later model engine. Eric Marseilles died when his later model 109 engine locked up.
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