Part of pilot’s equipment on the cockpit of a Messerschmitt Bf109E of Luftwaffe’s 2./JG27 in Libya, 1941. Note the pith helmet, obviously wearing only on the ground, and the rocket flares with the relating pistol. Victor Sierra

On the Bf.109’s cockpit

A Messerschmitt Bf 109E of Luftwaffe’s I./JG27 on a Sicilian airport, perhaps Trapani, during the transfer from France to North Africa. The I./JG27 was sent in April 1941 to Gazalain order to support the Afrika Korps. Note the auxiliary fuel tank under the fuselage. Victor Sierra

On way to North Africa

“Yellow 4”: Messerschmitt Bf 109E-7 Tropicalized of 3./JG27 on a Luftwaffe’s Libyan base, 1941, in front to Deutsche Afrika Korp’s flag. In background an high wing Italian plane, perhaps a Caproni 133. Victor Sierra