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Corgi Aviation Archive Predators Series PR99401 Ju 87G Stuka Diecast Model Luftwaffe 10.(Pz)/SG 2, Hans Rudel, Husi, Slovakia, June 1944 Limited Edition 1:72 Scale     Length     Width Junkers Ju 87G Stuka     6.25"     7.5" Nothing can be said about the Stuka without mentioning its most famous pilot, Hans-Ulrich Rudel. Born in 1916, the son of a Minister, Rudel received poor education qualifications, but managed to gain entry to the Luftwaffe in 1936 as a Cadet. Passing his flying training he was considered a below average pilot and placed in the role of reconnaissance. With more experience, he applied for Dive Bomber training and in May 1940 was accepted to train on the aircraft which would make him famous, the Ju87 Stuka. After training, Rudel was posted to Stukagwscgwader 2 ( Dive Bomber Group 2) in time for the group to take part in the invasion of Crete. Rudel saw no combat and it was not until 23 June 1941 that Rudel flew his first combat mission in the Eastern Front. During September 1941, Rudel attacked the Soviet Battleship October Revolution in the port of Kronstadt near Leningrad, hitting the ship in its ammunition storage area, and blowing the ship in half. Luftwaffe high command started to notice their new Stuka expert who by early 1943 had flown 1,000 combat missions and became a German National Hero. It was noticed by pilots like Rudel that destroying moving tanks with a single bomb was near impossible, so a new version of the Stuka was introduced into service, the Ju87 D-3 , modified with two 37mm cannons. With this version Rudel destroyed 70 landing craft, and during March 1943 destroyed his first Soviet tank. Corgi Aviation Archive Predators Series The Corgi "Predators" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Corgi "Predators" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors. Optional extended/retracted landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads. No pilot figures. [See more Corgi Aviation Archive Predators Series products] Junkers Ju 87G Stuka Designed as a close support aircraft, the Ju87 was first flown in 1935 with twin vertical tail surfaces and powered by a British Rolls-Royce Kestrel engine.[See more Junkers Ju 87G Stuka products]