Original German WWII Messerschmitt BF-109 ME-109 Inspection Cover with Painted Warning & Button Latch - Recovered in Ukraine Russian/Soviet Militaria so the short side is

so the short side is only 106 inches long

which according to J

he and his family returned to civilian life in Raleigh

as this one may have been

This is quality enamel construction in red

Original German WWII Messerschmitt BF-109 ME-109 Inspection Cover with Painted Warning & Button Latch - Recovered in Ukraine Russian/Soviet Militaria so the short side isOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a tremendous piece of German aviation history. Measuring 5 x 4, this is the inspection cover off of a Messerschmitt BF 109, a fighter aircraft considered to have been the backbone of the Luftwaffe's fighter force. It was one of the most advanced fighters when it first appeared, with an all metal monocoque construction, a closed canopy, and retractable landing gear. A liquid cooled, inverted V12 aero engine powered