Scourge of the Skies
The Messerschmitt Bf 109 served the Luftwaffe throughout WWII. Its E-3 variant - the first true mass production Bf 109 - reached units from late 1939. Reaching speeds of up to 570km/h, it operated in the skies over Belgium and France during the German invasions. From the summer of 1940 the British skies became the main focus of air operations: the Battle of Britain. The Bf 109 E-3 engaged in countless dramatic dogfights with British counterparts such as the Hurricane and the Spitfire.
About the Model
This is a 1/48 scale plastic model asembly kit. The form of the Bf 109 E-3 is captured in style, including the angular nose design. Features an accurate rendering of the left side bulge on the vertical fin, and separate rudder component. Front edge leading slats and flaps are depicted down, and the canopy can be assembled open or closed. Comes with a seated pilot fiture and a choice of three marking options in the box.