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German Junkers Ju-87B Stuka Dive-Bomber - T6+DP 6, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 "Immelmann", Libya, 1941 (1:72 Scale)
German Junkers Ju-87B Stuka Dive-Bomber - T6+DP 6, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 "Immelmann", Libya, 1941

Oxford German Junkers Ju-87B Stuka Dive-Bomber - T6+DP 6, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 "Immelmann", Libya, 1941




 
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Oxford AC085 German Junkers Ju-87B Stuka Dive-Bomber - T6+DP 6, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 "Immelmann", Libya, 1941 (1:72 Scale) "Guns before butter. Guns will make us powerful; butter will only make us fat."
- Reichsmarschall Hermann Goering, Head of the German Luftwaffe

The Junkers Ju 87 or Stuka (from Sturzkampfflugzeug, "dive bomber") was a German dive bomber and ground-attack aircraft. Designed by Hermann Pohlmann, it first flew in 1935. The Ju 87 made its combat debut in 1937 with the Luftwaffe's Condor Legion during the Spanish Civil War and served the Axis forces in World War II.

The aircraft was easily recognisable by its inverted gull wings and fixed spatted undercarriage. Upon the leading edges of its faired main gear legs were mounted the Jericho-Trompete (Jericho trumpet) wailing sirens, becoming the propaganda symbol of German air power and the blitzkrieg victories of 1939-1942. The Stuka's design included several innovative features, including automatic pull-up dive brakes under both wings to ensure that the aircraft recovered from its attack dive even if the pilot blacked out from the high g-forces.

The Stuka operated with considerable success in close air support and anti-shipping at the outbreak of World War II. It spearheaded the air assaults in the invasion of Poland in September 1939. Stukas were crucial in the rapid conquest of Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium and France in 1940. Although sturdy, accurate, and very effective against ground targets, the Stuka was vulnerable to contemporary fighter aircraft, like many other dive bombers of the war. During the Battle of Britain its lack of maneuverability, speed and defensive armament meant that it required a heavy fighter escort to operate effectively. After the Battle of Britain the Stuka operated with further success in the Balkans Campaign, the African and Mediterranean theaters and the early stages of the Eastern Front where it was used for general ground support, as an effective specialized anti-tank aircraft and in an anti-shipping role. Once the Luftwaffe lost air superiority, the Stuka became an easy target for enemy fighter aircraft on all fronts. It was produced until 1944 for lack of a better replacement. By the end of the war ground-attack versions of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 had largely replaced the Stuka, but Stukas remained in service until the end of the war.

An estimated 6,500 Ju 87s of all versions were built between 1936 and August 1944.

Pictured here is a 1:72 scale replica of a German Junkers Ju-87B Stuka dive-bomber that was attached to Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 "Immelmann", then deployed to Libya during 1941. Sold Out!

Dimensions:
Wingspan: 7-1/2-inches
Length: 7-inches

Release Date: March 2018

Historical Account: "Death from Above" - Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 "Immelmann" was formed on May 1st, 1939, I. Group in Cottbus, II. Group in Stolp-Reitt and III. Group in Langensalza. On October 18th, 1943, it was renamed to Schlachtgeschwader 2. StG 2 flew operations in the Polish Campaign, the Battle of France, and the Battle of Britain.

In 1941 it saw service in the Balkans Campaign, and on the Eastern Front. For most of its service II./StG 2 was detached from the main Geschwader and operated as an independent formation. On January 12th, 1942, II gruppe was redesignated as III./StG 3 and a new wing raised. While III gruppe continued to fly the Junkers Ju 87 until the end of the war, II gruppe flew the Junkers Ju 87 until March 1944, when two of its staffeln were converted to independent tank destroyer squadrons; 10(Pz) SG 3 and SG 77.

Features
  • Diecast metal construction
  • Plexiglass canopy
  • Spinning propeller
  • Accurate markings and insignia
  • Comes with display stand

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