how often 109 had armoured head-rest?

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    from 109e-3 to 109g-6

    -before e-3 no headrest at all.
    -from 109E-3 to 109G-2 armored headrest
    -and from g-6 onwards plexiglass armor.

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    Bf 109g-6 (erla canopy and plexi glass armor)

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    BF 109g-6 (normal canopy and plexiglass armor)

    here's a finnish site with complete listings of canopy/armor types:
    http://www.jiop.fi/ksimuseo/faq_bf109evocanop.html
     
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    tx! :super:
     
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    Illo, what are those red lines on side cockpit windows? Are they visial horizon controls for dive bombing or what?
     
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    yes, vadim, it's for that purpose.
     
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