Messerchmitt Me109 pt.1 Book This Aircraft Monograph contains a short history of Messerschmitt corporation and an extensive illustrated history of the most popular German fighter, the Me 109, covering the design and development of versions B to E, and T. The Messerschmitt Bf 109 (Me 109) was a German World War II fighter aircraft designed by Willy Messerschmitt and Robert Lusser during the early to mid 1930s. It was one of the first true modern fighters of the era, becoming the backbone of the Luftwaffe's fighter force during the war. Illustrations: over 100 b&w photos, 12 colour plates including cover, 40 pages of drawings and cut-aways.