
Messerschmitt Me 262 Fighter Aircraft "White 8 258 aerial victory ace Walter Nowotny Kommando Nowotny Germany" (1944) German Luftwaffe 1/72 Diecast Model Airplane by Luppa
Brand new 1/72 scale diecast airplane model of Messerschmitt Me 262 Fighter Aircraft "White 8, 258 aerial victory ace Walter Nowotny, Kommando Nowotny, Germany" (1944) German Luftwaffe die cast model by Luppa. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Comes with a display stand. This model does not have any openings. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately L-5.75, Wingspan-7 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel. HISTORY ASPECTS:The Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a, famously known as "White 8," stands as a testament to the technological advancements of World War II and the prowess of its pilots. As the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft, the Me 262 revolutionized aerial combat with its impressive speed and firepower. Walter Nowotny, a distinguished ace with an extraordinary 258 aerial victories, commanded Kommando Nowotny, a special unit that utilized the Me 262 in late 1944.