DRAGON
SERIES - Wings Warrbirds
DRW 50087 Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2, (Me 109 G-2/ Me 109G-2)
Trop III./JG77 North Africa 1942
The plane on display at RAF Museum, Hendon.
SCALE - 1/72 - approximately: L 4 3/4”; W 5 1/4”.
Die cast
MSRP is $19.95 Retails at the premium price
CONDITION – Stock as issued.
This is a RARE model.
Last One in My Inventory
ABOUT THE PLANE *
“During World War II, the Bf 109 (me 109) was the backbone of the Luftwaffe fighter force, serving on all fronts and also in the air forces of its European allies. Even though the superior Fw 190 began to replace the Bf 109 in some units as early as the summer of 1941, production of the Bf 109 actually rose until the closing months of the war and it remained the most numerous Luftwaffe fighter. By war's end, Germany had built over 30,000 Bf 109's. Production of the Bf 109 continued on after the war in Czechoslovakia until 1949 and in Spain until 1958. It remains to this day the most produced fighter in history..
Messerschmitt Bf109G-2 (10639) 'Black 6' was built in Liepzig late in 1942 and served in the Desert War. However, shortly into it's operational life it was found damaged and abandoned at Gambut, Tobruk. Shipped back to England for evaluation and testing as RN228 in RAF camouflage, it spent time with both 1426 Enemy Aircraft Flight at Collyweston and the Central Fighter Establishment at Tangmere. Following the end of the war it was stored for many years until a serious attempt of restoration started in 1972. Nearly twenty years later, it flew again with the agreement that it would be flown for a limited period by the Imperial War Museum at Duxford before going on show at the RAF Museum. Following a forced landing in 1997 this aircraft was restored at Duxford and arrived at the RAF Museum, Hendon during 2002.
Dragon Wings – Warbird
This series includes high quality diecast models of modern and historical military aircraft. All items are true to scale, they include detailed markings, have removable weapons, detailed cockpits, moving wing flaps and even opening canopies.” ***
Comes with two sets of landing gears and a stand.
In my personal opinion as a collector models from this line are probably currently the best models on the market in this scale, and priced very competitive if not to say low. Even with a price increase, so far affected this model only, the price still be very reasonable.
Models from the series are very good sellers, usually sold out very fast. Do not make mistake about it, this one will be very hot item. Very good model and presented in the livery, which is guaranteed success. Postpone your purchase and be prepare to pay high price for it even in the nearest future.!
Inquire about a discount for regular customers.
*This product represents a subject from a specific period in history. It may contain details, equipment, uniform and / or vehicles that include insignia or marking that some could find offensive. All insignia and emblems are included to maintain complete historical accuracy. The inclusion of these insignia and emblems / markings is no way an endorsement or approval of the activities associated with the subject matter at any time or manner.
**Age over 14 collectable item.
*** Dragon USA Website.
