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German Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4 "Emil" Fighter - Hauptmann Hans von Hahn, 1./Jagdgeschwader 3 "Udet", Grandvillers, France, Late 1940 (1:48 Scale)
German Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4 "Emil" Fighter - Hauptmann Hans von Hahn, 1./Jagdgeschwader 3 "Udet", Grandvillers, France, Late 1940

Hobby Master German Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4 "Emil" Fighter - Hauptmann Hans von Hahn, 1./Jagdgeschwader 3 "Udet", Grandvillers, France, Late 1940




 
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Hobby Master HA8701 German Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4 "Emil" Fighter - Hauptmann Hans von Hahn, 1./Jagdgeschwader 3 "Udet", Grandvillers, France, Late 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-4 "Emil" fighter that was flown by Hauptmann Hans von Hahn, who was attached to 1./Jagdgeschwader 3 "Udet", then deployed to Grandvillers, France, during late 1940. Sold Out!

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

Release Date: June 2016

Historical Account: "In the Beginning" - Hans von Hahn was born on August 7th, 1914, at Frankurt in Main. He joined the navy as a sea-cadet in 1934 but transferred to the Luftwaffe in 1935. On September 16th, 1939, von Hahn was appointed Staffelkapitan of 8./JG 53. He served under the command of Hauptmann Werner Molders (115 victories, RK-Br, killed in action 22 November 1941), Gruppenkommandeur of III./JG 53. He recorded his first victory on December 22nd, 1939, when he shot down a RAF Hurricane fighter of 73 Squadron northwest of Metz in France. Von Hahn recorded five confirmed victories during the French campaign. Von Hahn was appointed Gruppenkommandeur of I./JG 3 on August 27th, 1940.

During the Battle of Britain, von Hahn added a further six victories to his tally, including two Hurricanes on October 7th to record his 10th and 11th. victories. Operating over the Eastern front, von Hahn raised his victory total to 31. He claimed three Russian twin-engine bombers shot down near Brody on June 26th, 1941, to record his 14th through 16th victories. Von Hahn recorded his 20th victory on July 6th, when he shot down two Russian DB-3 twin-engine bombers near Shepetowka. Hauptmann von Hahn was awarded the Ritterkreuz on July 9th, 1941, for 21 victories. He recorded nine victories in July, including three Russian SB-2 twin-engine bombers shot down near Berdichev on July 14th (25-27).

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

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