{"product_id":"preorderfree-shipping-messersch-bf-109g-5-walter-dahl-wnr27112-3jg-54-russia-dec-1943-hm-148-ha8768","title":"(Preorder) Messersch BF 109G-5 \"Walter Dahl\" W.Nr.27112, 3.\/JG 54, Russia, Dec 1943 \/ HM 1:48 HA8768","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBF 109G-5 \"Walter Dahl\" W.Nr.27112, 3.\/JG 54, Russia, Dec 1943\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHobby Master 1:48 HA8768\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMesserschmitt Bf 109G-6 W.Nr.166133\u003c\/strong\u003e, flown by \u003cstrong\u003eCapt. Constantin “Bâzu” Cantacuzino\u003c\/strong\u003e in Italy on \u003cstrong\u003eAugust 27, 1944\u003c\/strong\u003e, represents one of the most fascinating episodes of World War II aviation and one of Romania’s most celebrated fighter pilots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstantin Cantacuzino\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the leading Romanian fighter aces of the war. Already an accomplished pilot before the conflict, he distinguished himself on the Eastern Front flying aircraft including the \u003cstrong\u003eBf 109G\u003c\/strong\u003e, becoming one of the most famous pilots of the \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Romanian Air Force\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of this particular aircraft took an extraordinary turn in \u003cstrong\u003eAugust 1944\u003c\/strong\u003e. Following Romania’s break with the Axis, Cantacuzino was assigned an unusual mission: fly American Lieutenant Colonel \u003cstrong\u003eJames A. Gunn III\u003c\/strong\u003e, a former prisoner of war, to Allied forces in Italy to establish direct contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the Bf 109 was a single-seat fighter, Gunn was improvised a position \u003cstrong\u003einside the fuselage behind the pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e. On \u003cstrong\u003eAugust 27, 1944\u003c\/strong\u003e, Cantacuzino made the remarkable flight from Romania to \u003cstrong\u003eFoggia, Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e, aboard Bf 109G-6 \u003cstrong\u003eW.Nr.166133\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter arriving in Italy, the Messerschmitt received large \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. star insignia\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent Allied forces from mistaking it for an enemy aircraft. Cantacuzino subsequently returned to Romania flying an American \u003cstrong\u003eP-51B Mustang\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping guide transport aircraft involved in the evacuation of Allied prisoners of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecreated in impressive \u003cstrong\u003e1:48 scale by Hobby Master\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHA8768\u003c\/strong\u003e captures W.Nr.166133 in its remarkable \u003cstrong\u003eAugust 27, 1944 Italian configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with its highly unusual markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Romanian Bf 109 wearing American stars, flown by a legendary ace on an extraordinary mission to Italy—few WWII aircraft have a story quite like this one. A standout centerpiece for World War II aviation and Hobby Master collectors.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobby Master \"1:48 Air Power Series\" diecast airplanes feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49731322511515,"sku":"HA8768","price":172.58,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/78863.jpg?v=1791919517","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/preorderfree-shipping-messersch-bf-109g-5-walter-dahl-wnr27112-3jg-54-russia-dec-1943-hm-148-ha8768","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}