Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun
The Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun (Typhoon) was a German single-engine sport and touring aircraft developed in the 1930s. Designed by the Bayerische Flugzeugwerke (Bf), later Messerschmitt AG, under the leadership of Willy Messerschmitt, it first flew in 1934. The Bf 108 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane with all-metal construction, retractable landing gear, and enclosed cabin, which were advanced features for its time. Although primarily intended for civilian use, its excellent handling characteristics and robust design led to its adoption by the Luftwaffe as a communications and liaison aircraft during World War II. The Bf 108 also served as a testbed for technologies later incorporated into the famous Bf 109 fighter plane.
