Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1805
Messerschmitt Bf 110G Diecast Model
Luftwaffe I/NJG 4, 3C+LB, Willi Herget
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Messerschmitt Bf 110G | | 7.25" | | 8.75" |
When performing the task of escort and air superiority that they were originally designed for; the Bf-110 Zerstorers “Destroyers” were very good against Poland and the Scandinavian countries early in WWII. But once they were put into this role during the Battle of Britain and came up against the much faster and more agile Hurricanes and Spitfires the Bf-110 suffered tremendous losses. They were withdrawn from this and found their calling as night fighters that inflicted large losses on the British bombers that were unescorted. The tables turned once again as soon as the long range P-47 and P-51 were put into action. The bombers could now fly to and from the target with fighter protection. Once considered the elite of the Luftwaffe by Goring his Bf-110s once again ended up as no match for Allied air power.
This aircraft belonged to Willi (Wilhelm) Herget nicknamed “der Kleine” (Titch – a small person referring to his small build). Even though he now belonged to I/HJG 4 he continued to use the Bf-110 painted in the scheme of his former unit. Willi had been assigned to II/ZG 76 that was known as “Haifisch Gruppe” (Shark Fish Group) and was adorned with a shark mouth painted on the aircraft nose. Over the course of WWII Herget flew more than 700 sorties and accumulated 71 victories of which 57 were at night. On one sortie Herget is credited with downing 8 British bombers in less than one hour.
Designed to meet a Luftwaffe requirement for a twin-engined fighter, the Bf-110 was first flown on May 12th, 1936. Messerschmitt possessed no previous experience with twin-engined military aircraft when he commenced work on the Bf 110. Prototypes were very fast but not maneuverable, which made the aircraft a failure in its conceived role. Redesigned and equipped with radar, then used as a nightfighting bomber, the Bf 110 employed a formidable array of 2 x 30mm cannons. A rear gunner cockpit machine gun provided a rear-guard defense. The Bf 110 eventually became the dominant force of the Luftwaffe’s night fighter-wing during World War II.© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master offer the more price-sensitive collector a cheaper alternative to models from leading manufacturers like Corgi and Century Wings. Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" 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.
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