Hobby Master: 1/72 BF 110E-2 “Operation Donnerkuil” – Diecast Model
Bf-110 Zerstorers “Destroyers” were very good against Poland and the Scandinavian countries early in WWII. But once they were put into this role during the Battle of Britain and came up against the much faster and more agile Hurricanes and Spitfires the Bf-110 suffered Tremendous losses. They were withdrawn from this and found their calling as night fighters that inflicted large losses on the British bombers that were un-escorted.
In early 1942 Germany had two battleships and a cruiser docked at Brest
France that posed a
threat to British shipping. The British Navy set up a blockade in an effort to
contain them. Adolf Gallant sent aircraft to St. Trond, Belgium in preparation
for Unternehmen Donnerkeil (Operation Thunderbolt), this would provide air cover
for Unternehmen Zerberus (Operation Cerberus), the surprise dash the German
ships made for home on February 11, 1942. The German ships caught the British
off guard and two days later they were home.
- Superb detailing in 1/72 scale.
- Pre-painted with pad applied markings.
- Fully assembled.
- Supplied weapons are not permanently attached.
- Crew figures
- Display stand included.
- Option to display model with wheels up or down.
- Minimum use of plastic.
- Very collectable.
