If there is a fighter that personifies the Second World War, and especially the Luftwaffe, it is the Messerschmitt 109. Produced in mass production from the Spanish Civil War until the end of the Second World War, it remained in service in Spain until 1967. Aircraft constantly improved, equipped with new engines and weapons and remained a very dangerous enemy. He fought on all fronts from the English Channel to Russia, in the skies of Scandinavia and North Africa. This book will tell not only about the history of the creation of this legendary aircraft, but also, with the help of more than 200 drawings, will clearly demonstrate what these aircraft looked like during 1936-1942. The publication is intended for both specialists and a wide range of fans of the history of aviation and military equipment.