Messerschmitt ME110C-4 ZG52 (Luftwaffe France 1940) (1:72 scale by Corgi AA38503)
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The Messerschmitt Bf110 was a twin engine heavy fighter known to the Luftwaffer as the 'Zerstorer' (Destroyer). It proved devastatingly effective during the early months of the Second World War, as the Luftwaffe swept through Poland, Norway and France, where its high speed and concentrated firepower made it the ideal support aircraft for bombing raids into enemy territory.
The aircraft's lack of agility in the air was its main weakness and this was exposed during the Battle of Britain when the 'Zerstorer' pilots come up against the well organised Spitfires and Hurricanes of the RAF. They were easy prey for the British fighters and suffered such heavy losses that some BG110 units were withdrawn from the battle and redeployed as night fighters - a role which was far better suited to the aircraft.
The aircraft modelled is a Bf110C-4 from Zerstoregruppe (ZG) 52 operating from Charleville, France during the height of the Battle of Britain in 1940.
1:72 scale (approx. 23cm wingspan) - made by Corgi.
Limited edition of 2000 pieces worldwide complete with numbered certificate.
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