{"product_id":"free-shipping-messerschmitt-bf-110e-luftwaffe-5zg-1-s9nn-herbert-kutscha-ussr-1942-hobby-master-172-ha1816","title":"Messerschmitt Bf 110E \/ Luftwaffe 5.\/ZG 1, S9+NN, Herbert Kutscha, USSR, 1942 \/ Hobby Master 1:72 HA1816","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMesserschmitt Bf 110E\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eLuftwaffe 5.\/ZG 1, S9+NN, Herbert Kutscha, USSR, 1942\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHobby Master 1:72 HA1816\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerbert Kutscha was a Luftwaffe pilot during World War II. Born on May 30, 1917, he joined the German Air Force and became a skilled fighter pilot. Kutscha flew numerous combat missions and achieved significant success, earning recognition for his bravery and skill. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, one of the highest honors for German soldiers. Kutscha's dedication and achievements made him a notable figure among Luftwaffe pilots. After the war, like many of his peers, his life shifted away from military aviation. Herbert Kutscha passed away on March 15, 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/powersearch\/?Search=CAT_TYP_PRP_FTR_BF110\"\u003eMesserschmitt Bf 110E\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned to meet a Luftwaffe requirement for a long range, multipurpose fighter, the Bf-110 was first flown on May 12th, 1936. Fast and well-armed, the Bf-110 lacked maneuverability-a flaw that became glaringly obvious during the battle of Britain, when Bf-110s suffered heavy losses and were withdrawn from battle. Redesigned Bf-110s were equipped with radar and enjoyed great success as night fighters, eventually becoming the Luftwaffe's primary aircraft in that role. Most of Germany's night fighter aces flew the Bf-110 at least once, and some of them-including top German night fighter ace Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer-flew it exclusively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobby Master \"1:72 Air Power Series\" diecast airplanes feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded metal construction with plastic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eopening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended \/ retracted interchangeable landing gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand to display the aircraft \"in flight\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49046190653595,"sku":"HA1816","price":152.58,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/66159.jpg?v=1791913623","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/free-shipping-messerschmitt-bf-110e-luftwaffe-5zg-1-s9nn-herbert-kutscha-ussr-1942-hobby-master-172-ha1816","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}