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| Code: GJ-GALFT3002 Quantity in Basket: none Status: Low Stock Price: $29.99 | | | GeminiAces GALFT3002 Messerschmitt Bf 109F Diecast Model Luftwaffe JG 26 Schlageter, Adolf Galland, Brest - Guivapas, France, April 1941 Limited Edition | 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Messerschmitt Bf 109F | | 5" | | 5.5" |
Adolf Galland was one of the most famous and charismatic fighter pilots of WWII. As a Staffelkapitan of the Condor Legion, during the Spanish Civil War, he often flew missions in his swimming trunks, smoking a cigar – a real showman, but also a gifted pilot! Serving with distinction through the Battle of Britain, to the War’s end, Galland was the scourge of the Royal Air Force. His 103 aerial victories included 55 Spitfires and 30 Hurricanes in some 705 combat missions. When thinking of the Luftwaffe in WWII, it is the Messerschmitt Bf 109 that immediately springs to mind. This was the most widely used of all the German fighters and was produced in huge numbers, initially serving during the Spanish Civil War. The Bf 109F (Friedrich) was the most handsome variant of this famous fighter, whilst remaining a lethal fighting machine. It displayed much sleeker lines than the more angular “Emil” and enjoyed huge success in the deserts of North Africa and the Russian Steppe. Flown by many of the world’s highest scoring Air “Aces’, the Me 109F concentrated its awesome firepower through the nose of the aircraft. This feature allowed many novice pilots to gain aerial victories and valuable combat experience, early in their careers. The Gemini Jets "GeminiAces" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Gemini Jets "GeminiAces" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with minimal use of plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Detailed cockpit interiors.
- Selected moveable control surfaces.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Metal presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Photo-etched, spinning metal propellers.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
[See more GeminiAces products]Designed by Willy Messerschmitt during Germany's military build-up in the 1930s, the Bf 109 was first flown on May 28th, 1935. [See more Messerschmitt Bf 109F products] | |
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