Corgi AA36714 Junkers Ju-88C-6, R4+HH, Gerhard Böhme, 1./NJG.2, Catania, Sicily

Description: Further DetailsTitle: Corgi AA36714 Junkers Ju-88C-6, R4+HH, Gerhard Böhme, 1./NJG.2, Catania, Sicily 1942 Corgi - Aviation Die-Cast Collectible ModelCondition: NewDescription: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Undoubtedly one of the most effective aircraft types operated by the Luftwaffe during the Second World War, the Junkers Ju 88 was developed as a speedy 'Schnell Bomber', but it was flexible enough to become arguably the most useful German aircraft of the entire war. In its C-6 variant configuration, the Junkers had been optimised for the heavy fighter role, easily making the transition to supporting the Luftwaffe's nightfighter force. Initially, single-engined fighters were used to defend German territory at night, however, due to the limitations of the German night defence network, they had neither the range nor firepower to pose a serious threat to British night intruders. The Junkers Ju 88, however, was a very different proposition, with its size, speed and firepower making this the consummate nocturnal hunter and many a Bomber Command aircraft would fall prey to their guns. The Luftwaffe airfield at Catania on Sicily was the principle airfield in the region and was used as the staging point for many Axis airborne operations across the Mediterranean and into North Africa. The airfield was also home to the nightfighting Junkers Ju 88 heavy fighters of I./NJG2, even though their fighters were regularly deployed across the entire Mediterranean Theatre. This aircraft was recalled to Catania during the Summer of 1942, presumably to provide night defence support for the proposed Axis invasion of Malta, as increased Allied night air incursions were expected. SAFETY WARNING A detailed die-cast scale model for the adult collector. Not suitable for children under 14 years.Brand: CorgiColor: ‎MulticolorMaterial: ‎MetalRelease Date: 02/12/2024Language: ‎EnglishAge Level: ‎14 years and upMin. Number of Players: ‎1Item Length: 126mmItem Width: 278mmItem Height: 1mmType: Board GamesMPN: ‎AA36714Age Level: ‎Ab 14 JahrenTheme: AviónItem Weight: 1220gThe Aviation Archive die-cast model range features 1:72 and 1:48 scaled aircraft ideal for collectors both old and recent; each plane comes with a display and optional parts Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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Location: GU14 0GT

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