CORGI Aviation Archive WARBIRDS JUNKERS Ju87B-2 STUKA RUDEL III/SG 2 WB99608

Description: Welcome to my listing for a superb 1/72 Scale Corgi Warbirds Junkers Ju87B Stuka - this is WB99608 This superb series 1 release Stuka is a late war B model. This example Stuka Ju 87B-2, T6+AD was piloted by arguably the most famous of the Stuka Aces Hauptmann Hans-Ulrich Rudel, Kommandeur III/SG 2, Russia, during the Spring of 1944. This machine is finished in standard Luftwaffe markings of splinter green camouflage top surfaces and blue undersides, she carries full national markings and a very thin theatre band in yellow on the rear fuselage, unit badge on the nose and a white spinner to complete the look. This early 1/72 scale Warbirds release was not limited but considering its over 15 years old and its target audience was the under 15’s this is no longer a a common plane and many have suffered due to the nature of the packaging and the original target audience. Model is as new 10/10, Box is 9.5++/10 minor shelf wear Complete Can you afford to let this go to another collector? Listed at what I consider fair, I will consider reasonable offers. One of a number of Ultra rare, Rare, limited or interesting releases I'm putting up for sale over the next few days. I will happily combine postage, answer questions or provide additional images International offers welcomed, the E-Bay system used but I can and will quote for other methods if it suits. Junkers Ju 87B Stuka Junkers Ju 87B Stuka Designed to function as a close support aircraft, the Ju 87 was first flown on September 17th, 1935. The Ju 87 had an innovative design that included automatic dive brakes under each wing-a feature that protected against the consequences of pilot blackout by ensuring recovery from an attack dive. Crewed by a pilot and rear gunner, the Ju 87 had twin 37mm cannons and a bomb that swung away from the propeller on an elongated U-shaped crutch. Its inverted gull wings improved pilot-to-ground visibility, gave the undercarriage a shorter height and made the Ju 87 instantly recognizable to its enemies. The Junkers Ju 87 or Stuka (from Sturzkampfflugzeug, "dive bomber") was a two-seat (pilot and rear gunner) German ground-attack aircraft of World War II. Designed by Hermann Pohlmann, the Stuka first flew in 1935 and made its combat début in 1936 as part of the Luftwaffe's Condor Legion during the Spanish Civil War. The aircraft was easily recognizable by its inverted gull wings, fixed spatted undercarriage and its infamous Jericho-Trompete ("Jericho Trumpet") wailing siren, becoming the propaganda symbol of German air power and the Blitzkrieg victories of 1939-1942. The Stuka's design included several innovative features, including automatic pull-up dive brakes under both wings to ensure that the plane recovered from its attack dive even if the pilot blacked out from the high acceleration. Although sturdy, accurate, and very effective, the Ju 87 was vulnerable to modern fighter aircraft, like many other dive-bombers of the war. Its flaws became apparent during the Battle of Britain - poor manoeuvrability, lack of speed and defensive armament meant that the Stuka required a fighter escort to operate effectively.

Price: 27.99 GBP

Location: Newbury

End Time: 2024-11-16T15:19:03.000Z

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