ICM 72133 1/72 Messerschmitt Bf 109E-7/Trop WWII German Fighter

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 is a symbol of German Luftwaffe air power. This aircraft belonged to the first generation of 30s highspeed fighter-monoplanes, and late versions were produced to the end of WWII.

The modification Bf 10 9E has appeared in 1938. Bf 109E-3 became first mass-produced German fighters. They took part in Polish, Norwegian and French campaigns in 1939-1940. During Battle of Britain (August-October 1940) Bf 109E-4 fighters entered service. They main difference was the new canopy with armored windscreen. Bf 109E-7/Trop had special tropical equipment.

Bf 109E participated in air battles over Balkans, North Africa and in the Soviet-German front in 1941.

Specifications

• Model size (length x width): 123 x 137 mm
• Box size: 247 x 183 x 33 mm
• Number of details: 43

Markings

• Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-7/Trop, Oberleutnant L. Franzisket, Gruppen-Adjutant I./JG27, Ain El Gazala (Libya), October 1941.
• Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-7/Trop, Leutnant W. Schroer, 8./JG27, Ain El Gazala (Libya), April 1941.