M'schmitt Bf-109

The distinctive Messerschmitt Bf-109 epitomises the German Luftwaffe during the war and was mainly associated with the Battle of Britain. Used in virtually all arenas including the Spanish Civil War.

• Detailed moulded fuselage complete with panel detail
• Clear moulded canopy
• Accurate shape and colour scheme with applied and sealed decals
• Spray finish using special formula film covering, very realistic!
• Supplied fixed u/c with optional retracts
• Ideal for 26cc petrol or 1.20 glow
• Specially designed wing geometry for excellent low speed, almost unstalable handling.
• Custom formulated film with anti tear properties used on the flying surfaces helps keep wrinkling to a minimum.
• The most accurate scale ARTF's available in this price range.

Upon the conclusion of the Second World War, the Corsair continued to see service around the world. The advent of jet fighters such as the Mig-15 and F-86 Sabre made them obsolete as fighters, but the corsair continued to be a popular ground attack aircraft, and saw extensive combat in Korea. They served faithfully with the French navy during the 50's, seeing combat in French Indochina against the Vietcong, and also against the Eqyptians during the Suez crisis and continued to serve until 1964.

The F4u entered combat in February 1943 from bases in Guadalcanal and the Solomon Island chain, it became a very potent aircraft and produced its first ace by May of 1943, 2nd Lieutenant Kenneth A. Walsh, who ended the war with 21 kills. As the war progressed the F4U Corsair developed itself into a close support aircraft, providing marines with precision strikes in support of amphibious landings. The Navy also adopted several squadrons as they needed more combat aircraft to combat the increasing threat of kamikaze attacks.