B’s and C’s are actually are “horribly rare”. I would guess there are less than 5 flying, with a couple in museums and the rest shredded.
B’s and C’s were also faster than the D’s due to better aerodynamics.
The problem in combat was they looked like an ME-109 to B-17 gunners.
thanks for the clarification. I was thinking “D” when I said they arent horribly rare, but was not aware that B and C were that scarce.
I have read also that gunners had difficulty telling the difference between 109 and early mustangs...likely because of a quick glance at the canopy.
always glad to chat with fellow airplane junkies. I encounter them fairly regularly. we seem to be less horribly rare than one would think :)
horrido