1/48 ICM Messerschmitt Bf 109F-2, WWII German Fighter

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1/48 ICM Messerschmitt Bf 109F-2, WWII German Fighter

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SKU:
ICM48102
UPC:
4823044401994

Description

      Probably the most famous fighter of WWII was German Messerschmitt Bf 109.

      The modification Bf 109F designed in spring 1940 became one of the best fighter aircraft of this period. It had more powerful engine DB 601E and considerable improvements in the aerodynamic. Since March 1941 it was produced Bf 109F-2 fighters that had 15-mm machine cannon MG 151/15. In June 1941 appeared modification Bf 109F-4 with 20- mm MG 151/20, better armor and other improvements. Anti-dust filters and GM 1 boost system were installed in Bf 109F-4z/Trop modification that was produced since August 1941.

      Bf 109F became the basis of German fighter aviation during Barbarossa operation. They took part in hard air battles from the Kola to the Crimea peninsulas. Since autumn Bf 109F were used in the North Africa. Many German aces – W. Molders, G. Lutzov, H. Trautloft, H.-J. Marseille and others piloted these fighters.

 

Kit Features:

  • SCALE  :  1:48
  • TIME PERIOD  :  WW2
  • MARKINGS  :  Messerschmitt Bf 109F-2, Hptm. Rolf Pingel, Gruppen-Kommandeur I./JG 26, France, July 1941.  Messerschmitt Bf 109F-2, Oblt. Egon Mayer, Staffel Kapitan of 7./JG2 “Richthofen”, St Pol (France), Summer 1941.  Messerschmitt Bf 109F-2, Lt. Max-Hellmuth Ostermann, Staffel Kapitan of 7./JG54, Siwerskaya (Leningrad area), Autumn 1941.  Messerschmitt Bf 109F-2, Geschwader-Adjutant of JG54, Baltia, Summer 1941.
  • MODEL SIZE (LENGTH X WIDTH)  :  188 x 207 mm
  • BOX SIZE  :  247 x 183 x 33 mm
  • NUMBER OF DETAILS  :  94