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The Finns were also capable and motivated pilots, which counts for a lot. When they collected the Bf109G in Germany, they ignored German advice and flew the Messerschmitts in a manner they considered ordinary practice. The more cautious Germans, well aware of the 109's propensity for swerving on take off runs and bumslandung on return, were horrified at the apparently risky methods employed by Finnish pilots. It was simply what they were used to.