The Messerschmitt BF-110 first flew in 1936 and was designed as a heavy escort fighter for the newly revived Luftwaffe. Cutting its teeth in the invasion of Poland the aircraft proved to be a tough and reliable machine especially effective against bombers and ground targets, However when it was commited to the Battle of Britain its large size and limited agility proved to be a hindrence against the fast and nimble single seat fighters it came up against and many were lost. The aircraft was constantly improved throughout WW2 and served in all theatres, It was given a major new lease of life in