Brand new 1/72 scale airplane model of Junkers D.I Fighter Aircraft "Western Front" German Air Service model by Wings of the Great War.
Brand new box.
Detailed exterior.
True-to-scale detail.
Comes with a display stand.
Manufacturers original unopened packaging.
Dimensions approximately L-4 Wingspan-5 inches.
This model is made of resin and does not have any openings.
It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.

HISTORY ASPECTS:The Junkers D.I was a pioneering aircraft introduced during the closing months of World War I. It holds the distinction of being the world’s first all-metal monoplane fighter to enter service. Developed by Hugo Junkers the D.I was made primarily of duralumin a lightweight yet strong aluminum alloy which gave it an advantage in durability over the wood-and-canvas planes of its time. Its design reflected Junkers forward-thinking approach with a cantilever wing and no external bracing wires making it a streamlined and innovative aircraft for its era.First deployed to the Western Front in autumn 1918 the Junkers D.I saw limited combat use due to its late introduction. Despite its advanced features it arrived too late to significantly influence the outcome of the war. However the few D.I aircraft that did see action were assigned to frontline squadrons where their pilots appreciated the aircrafts strong airframe and resistance to battle damage. In dogfights its structural strength provided a degree of survivability that lighter flimsier aircraft couldnt match. While the D.I wasn’t the fastest plane in the skies its ability to take hits and remain airborne made it a reliable asset during its short operational period.The Junkers D.I primarily saw service during the final weeks of the war including in the German defense against Allied