 The Bf 109 initially had weak armament but the introduction of the cannon-armed E model resolved the issue and the type possessed superior high-altitude performance over conservative designs at the time.Following the Anschluss in March 1938, the "Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte" officer corps was screened for politically reliable personnel and some of the Austrian "JaGschw" 1 (Jagdgeschwader 1—Fighter Wing 1) pilots were sent to JG 132.JG 132 remained favoured by Göring who regularly asked it to host important visiting dignitaries.