Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4 “Rote 12” | Historic First Public Display & DB 601 Engine Start

Experience the legendary Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4 “Rote 12” in stunning detail — from the raw power of the Daimler-Benz DB 601 engine startup to its first public aerial display at Hahnweide grass runway, and culminating in a graceful landing and exclusive bonus footage! 🔹 Pilot: Charlie Brown – masterfully showcasing this historic fighter 🔹 Aircraft: Messerschmitt Bf-109 E-4 “Rote 12” 🔹 Location: Hahnweide Airfield (Grass Strip) 🔹 Bonus: Cold-start with restorer Dirk Bende and taxi to refuel ✈️ Why This Aircraft Is Special This isn’t just any vintage warbird — it’s an authentic Messerschmitt Bf-109 E-4, powered by the iconic Daimler-Benz DB 601 engine, a revolutionary inverted V-12 liquid-cooled powerplant that gave the E-4 exceptional performance for its era. 🛠 Aircraft & Engine Specs 📍 Messerschmitt Bf-109 E-4 “Emil” • Crew: 1 pilot • Engine: Daimler-Benz DB 601 (in some examples the DB 601N) inline V-12 • Length: ~8.9 m / 29 ft • Wingspan: ~9.9 m / 32.6 ft • Empty Weight: ~2,247 kg • Top Speed: ~560 km/h (~350 mph) • Service Ceiling: ~11,000 m (~36,000 ft) • Armament (historic config): • 2 × 20 mm wing cannons (MG FF/M) • 2 × 7.92 mm machine guns 🔥 Daimler-Benz DB 601 Engine Highlights • Advanced direct fuel injection giving smoother throttle response • Compact inverted layout aiding pilot visibility & aerodynamics • A cornerstone of Luftwaffe fighter performance in early WWII Type: Inverted V-12, liquid-cooled Maximum Power Output: ≈ 1,100 hp (1,085 PS) Displacement: 33.9 liters Special Feature: Direct fuel injection (no carburetor cut-out in negative G) 🎥 What You’ll See in This Video 00:00 ✔ Intro and first time on the Airfield 00:27 ✔ Start of the authentic DB 601 engine 00:53 ✔ Ground taxi and grass takeoff at Hahnweide 01:09 ✔ Takeoff 01:35 ✔ First publicly shown flight demonstration 02:07 ✔ Beautiful aerial maneuvers by Charlie Brown 05:11 ✔ Lowpass and Roll 07:43 ✔ Landing 08:24 ✔ Coming in, Engine shutdown and Applause by the Fans 09:11 ✔ Bonus: Engine start with restorer Dirk Bende + taxi to the fuel pump ❤️ If You Enjoy Aviation History ✈️ Subscribe for more rare warbird flights 👍 Like if you love engine sounds and vintage performance 💬 Comment which moment you loved most!