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| | Code: HM-HA8714 
Status: Sold out - Discontinued
We regret this item is no longer available for sale. Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available. | Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA8714
Messerschmitt Bf 109E Diecast Model
Luftwaffe Stab/JG 26 Schlageter, Walter Horten, France, Spring 1940 | |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Messerschmitt Bf 109E | | 7.5" | | 8.25" |
Walter Horten began his military career with III./JG 134 and in 1936 joined I./JG 26 as Geschwader Technical Officer. Walter Horten is probably best remembered for the Horten HO229 that he and his brother Reimer developed. Walter Horten often flew as wing man for Major Adolf Galland, Gruppenkommandeur of III./JG26. It wasn't until August 1940 that Horten scored his first victory. Between August 28 and September 30 1940 Walter Horten scored his seven victories of WWII. At this time all Technical Officers were grounded and Horten became Hauptmann and Commander of III./JG 26. Designed to meet a Luftwaffe need for a single-seat fighter/interceptor, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was first flown on May 28th, 1935. Its all-metal construction, closed canopy and retractable gear made the Bf 109 one of the first true modern fighters of WWII. This versatile aircraft served in many roles and was the most produced aircraft of the war and the backbone of the Luftwaffe, and was flown by Germany's top three aces, who claimed a total of 928 victories between them. Armed with two cannons and two machine guns, the Bf 109's design underwent constant revisions, which allowed it to remain competitive until the end of the war. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master "1:48 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.
- Interchangeable 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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