Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6

Croatia AF 15. (kroat)/JG.52, Black 1, Mato Dukovac, Crimea, April 1944

Hobby Master 1:48 HA8760

The Croatian Air Force Legion was a component of the German Luftwaffe and manned by Croatian volunteers. The unit trained in Germany using the Bf-109 and the Dornier Do-17 before being sent to the Eastern Front. During the units time on the Eastern Front the Bf-109s managed to score 283 victories and the Do-17 flew 2,332 missions. The unit was disbanded on July 21, 1944 and became the Croatian Air Force Training Group. Mato Dukovac was the leading Croatian Fighter Ace with between 40 and 44 victories.

Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6

Designed to meet the Luftwaffe's single-seat fighter / interceptor requirements, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was first used on May 28, 1935. Its all-metal construction, closed hood and retractable equipment made Bf 109 one of the first real modern hunters. of the second world war. This versatile aircraft served in many roles and was the most produced aircraft of the war and the backbone of the Luftwaffe. It was driven by the top three German ace, who won a total of 928 victories. Armed with two guns and two machine guns, the design of the Bf 109 was constantly revised, which allowed it to remain competitive until the end of the war.

Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:

• Molded metal construction with plastic components.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Inscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.
• opening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.
• Extended / retracted interchangeable landing gear.
• Display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Authentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.