Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA8768 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Diecast Model Luftwaffe III./JG 3 Udet, Walter Dahl, USSR, December 1943 | |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Messerschmitt Bf 109G | | 7.5" | | 8.25" |
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Walter Dahl was a German Luftwaffe fighter ace who flew the Messerschmitt Bf 109G with III./JG 3 during World War Two. Serving on the Eastern Front and later in defense of the Reich, Dahl became one of the leading Experten of Jagdgeschwader 3. Flying the Bf 109G, he achieved numerous aerial victories against Soviet and Allied aircraft, benefiting from the fighter's strong climb rate, speed, and firepower. Dahl eventually became Gruppenkommandeur of III./JG 3 and later Geschwaderkommodore. His aircraft often carried distinctive personal markings, and his combat record reflected the intense air fighting faced by JG 3 throughout the war. 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 2003-2026 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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