Quote Originally Posted by Jerry Cornelius View Post
I imagine that’s a story to boost morale. The ME 109 had an all metal stressed skin construction. AFAIK the only canvas skinned fighter in the Battle of Britain was the Hurricane, and I hope he didn’t shoot one of those down.
That was my reaction too.

And, from my little time years ago in the cockpit, the rudder is normally controlled by foot pedals.

Sorry.