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German Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 "Emil" Fighter - Oberstleutnant Adolf Galland, Jagdgeschwader 26 "Schlageter", Audembert, France, June 1940 (1:48 Scale)
German Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 "Emil" Fighter - Oberstleutnant Adolf Galland, Jagdgeschwader 26 "Schlageter", Audembert, France, June 1940

Hobby Master German Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 "Emil" Fighter - Oberstleutnant Adolf Galland, Jagdgeschwader 26 "Schlageter", Audembert, France, June 1940




 
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Hobby Master HA8702 German Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 "Emil" Fighter - Oberstleutnant Adolf Galland, Jagdgeschwader 26 "Schlageter", Audembert, France, June 1940 (1:48 Scale) "As England, in spite of her hopeless military situation, still shows no signs of willingness to come to terms, I have decided to prepare, and if necessary to carry out, a landing operation against her. The aim of this operation is to eliminate the English Motherland as a base from which the war against Germany can be continued, and, if necessary, to occupy the country completely."
- Fuhrer Directive No. 16, announcing Unternehmen Seelowe (Operation Sea Lion), the invasion of England, July 16th, 1940

Numerically the most abundant fighter produced by either side during WWII, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 formed the backbone of the Jagdwaffe on both the eastern and western fronts, as well as in the Mediterranean and North Africa. Of the eight distinct sub-types within the huge Bf 109 family, the most populous was the G-model, of which over 30,000 were built between 1941-45. Despite its production run, only a handful of genuine German Bf 109s have survived into the 1990s, and with the serious damaging of the RAFs G-2 at Duxford in October 1997, only the German-based MBB G-6 and Hans Ditte's G-10 (both composites) are currently airworthy.

The first redesign came with the E series, including the naval variant, the Bf 109T (T standing for Trager, carrier). The Bf 109E "Emil" introduced structural changes to accommodate the heavier and more powerful 1,100 PS (1,085 HP) Daimler-Benz DB 601 engine, heavier armament and increased fuel capacity. Partly due to its limited 300 km (186 mile) combat radius on internal fuel alone, resulting from its 660 km (410 mile) range limit, later variants of the E series had a fuselage ordnance rack for fighter-bomber operations or provision for a long-range, standardized 300 litre (79 US gallon) drop-tank and used the DB 601N engine of higher power output. The 109E first saw service with the "Condor Legion" during the last phase of the Spanish Civil War and was the main variant from the beginning of World War II until mid-1941 when the 109F replaced it in the pure fighter role.

Pictured here is a 1:48 scale replica of a German Messerschmitt Bf-109E-3 "Emil" fighter that was flown by Oberstleutnant Adolf Galland, of Jagdgeschwader 26, then deployed to Audembert, France, in June 1940. Sold Out!

Dimensions:
Wingspan: 8-inches
Length: 7-1/2-inches

Release Date: October 2016

Historical Account: "Dolfo" - Undoubtedly one of the best known Bf 109Es of them all, Galland's famous E-4/N was marked with Kommodore markings, 57 victory bars on the rudder and the familiar black and white mouse personal emblem. But the writing was on the wall for this aircraft by December 1940. Having scored an additional three kills with it, Galland then received a new Bf 109E-0, and proceeded to fly both types from Brest in early 1941. The Bf 109Es scope protuding from the windscreen was not a telescopic sight, but just a straightforward telescope, which enabled Galland to identify between friend and foe at a greater range.

Features
  • Diecast construction
  • Spinning propeller
  • Opening canopy
  • Interchangeable landing gear
  • Accurate markings and insignia
  • Comes with display stand

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5 of 5 1:48 BF-109E, Adolf Galland October 30, 2016
Reviewer: Ken Luttrell from Mineral Wells, TX United States  
My first purchase in my new found hobby was great and without a hitch. This model was of awesome detail and will be the inspiration for me to purchase other 1:48 fighters from Hobby Master. Received within the week of order placement. Thanks for the great product and excellent service!

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