Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 / Luftwaffe "Yellow 6"

Ofw. Alfred Surau, 9./JG 3, Germany, September 1943

Hobby Master 1/48 HA8752

Ofw. Alfred Surau scored his first victory on February 28, 1943 while flying Bf-109G-6 “Yellow 6” over the Eastern Front. In mid 1943 JG. 3 “Udet” units returned to Germany to defend against Allied bomber attacks. Surau’s first Western Front kill was a B-17 on September 3, 1943. In only 6 months, Surau managed to increase his victory total to 41. He is one of the Luftwaffe’s most effective but shortest lived aces because on October 14, 1943 he was shot down and died while destroying a B-17, his 45th victory.

Messerschmitt Bf 109G

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.