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Saw this on BeechTalk [beechtalk.com]. Looks like an interesting plane. It uses an O-200 and is 200 lbs lighter than a C150.

Description from ad:

Bolkow-Messerschmitt 208C Junior

Rare 1963 Messerschmitt-built Bolkow 208 C Junior.
2-place aerobatic sport trainer
Assembled around 1985 from airframe imported in mid-1960’s
Airframe and Engine: 860 TT
0-200-A (100hp)
Certified aircraft (normal / utility)

Unique features:
Center stick, Dual throttles, Hand brake
Forward sweep wings (3 degrees)
Cuffed leading edge, Extended wingtips
Stabilator-type horizontal stabilizer with anti-servo tab
Excellent visibility, docile handling
Certified for basic aerobatics (in utility category)
Day VFR

Basic VFR avionics (Becker com, Becker mode C)
GPS plug-in on panel

A really fun basic aerobatic trainer. Planned as a 150-Aerobat competitor. Similar performance and handling.

Interior/Exterior: 8.5/10

Datasheet with additional details available

Contact: Robert
562-209-8270 mobile

Always thought they were pretty cool. They made a splash in the 1960s and early 1970 and then just faded away. There was an armed version (air to ground rockets, I think), used by a few countries.

I was going to take dual in one, but didn't fit, so flew a 172 instead.

Henry,
Cool! Where is the throttle? Center consol? If so the pilot on either position would have trouble guarding the throttle and steering the control stick because you’d use the same hand for each task. I’d still like to fly one. 👍
Geoff

Geoff,

It says: Center stick, Dual throttles, Hand brake

Looks like the front windshield opens upwards and you climb in through the front. You can also say you fly a Messerschmitt!

Maybe a good air defense system for Poob's bunker?

More pictures here:
https://www.barnstormers.com/listing_images.php?id=1261156
BOLKOW 208C JUNIOR - RARE • $34,000 • FOR SALE • 860 TT / 860 SMOH. Aerobatic trainer. 0-200. Day VFR. Fun sport plane. Restored. Based KCPM (SoCal). • Contact Robert Cullinan located Long Beach, CA USA • Telephone: 562-209-8270 • Posted December 16, 2017

The black knobs on the curved rods at either end of the instrument panel are for the throttle.

The airplane looks wonderfully impractical. I’d like to try it out!

.....I like the way you think, Henry!!!

Poobs,

That's a brilliant airplane for you - defend the Bunker while giving dual. You make money while protecting yourself.

At least until they learn to lead the target by the right amount.

Looks like no vacuum system required - no AI or DG. Great for spins, no gyroscopic instruments to mess up.

Looks pretty sturdy inside. Good German engineering.