Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3

Romanian Air Force Grupul 7, Yellow 9 / Hai Fetito

Lt.Loan Di Cesare, Karpovka, USSR, Nov. 1941

Hobby Master 1:48 HA8721

In December 1939 Romania ordered 50 Bf-109Es, 11 delivered in 1940 and the remaining 39 arriving one year later. These aircraft equipped the new Grupul 7 Vanatoare in time for them to take part in operation Barbarossa. But by mid 1941 the group had lost aircraft and was withdrawn to be replenished with 15 used German Bf-109E-7s. The unit returned to the front in time for the Battle of Stalingrad. Grupul 7 had 8 aircraft captured by the Soviets including Bf-109E3 No. 9 "Hai Fetito" flown by Lt. loan Di Cesare who is credited with 16 victories.

Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3

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.