TheMesserschmitt Bf 109, a German fighter, was one of the two primary single-engine fighters serving in the Luftwaffe during World War II. The aircraft was developed at the BFW (Bayer Flugzeug Werke) plant by Willi Messerschmitt and Robert Lusser in 1934-35, being a response to a competition prepared by C-Amt (Department C) of the RLM (Reichsluftfahrtministerium - Reich Ministry of Aviation) for a modern single-seat fighter aircraft. The first prototype was completed in mid-May 1935 and flown on May 28, 1935 by Hans Knötzsch reaching a dizzying speed for the time - 467 km/h. The Messerschmitt Bf 109 is a symbol of the Luftwaffe, with more than 33,000 of this type of aircraft produced in total.
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Model to be glued together by the Czech company Eduard. Kit does not include paint and glue.
Specification:
- 11177
- Manufacturer: Eduard
- Scale: 1:48
- Paint mask: yes
- Decals: Eduard
- Limited Edition
For more information and photos, visit the manufacturer's website.
And some history on the video:
And, what this restored fighter looks like in flight, see below:
And, here in its full glory: FOCKE WULF 190 A8 / 3xMESSERSCHMITT Bf-109 G / SPITFIRE Mk.18 / P-51D