Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Messerschmitt Me109G-6 (Trop) Fighter Aircraft "Maggiore Antonio Vizzotto 150 Gruppo Gigi Tre Osei Regia Aeronautica Sicily" (July 1943) "The Aviation Archive" Series die cast model by Corgi.
Limited edition.
Brand new box.
Detailed exterior.
True-to-scale detail.
Includes display stand.
Officially licensed product.
Includes weapon accessories.
Manufacturers original unopened packaging.
Dimensions approximately Length- 5 Wingspan- 5.5 inches.
Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel.
It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.
Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.
\nHISTORY ASPECTS:The Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 (Trop) holds a significant place in aviation history and one particular aircraft flown by Maggiore Antonio Vizzotto of the Regia Aeronauticas No. 150 Gruppo Gigi Tre Osei played a crucial role during the events of July 1943 in Sicily Italy.In the summer of 1943 as Allied forces launched their invasion of Sicily Maggiore Vizzotto took to the skies in his Bf 109G-6 (Trop) defending the skies above the island. The Bf 109G-6 (Trop) was a formidable fighter aircraft renowned for its speed agility and firepower. It was equipped with a powerful Daimler-Benz engine and armed with cannons and machine guns making it a deadly opponent in aerial combat.Maggiore Vizzotto skillfully piloted his Bf 109G-6 (Trop) against the Allied aircraft engaging in dogfights and protecting vital targets on the ground. His determination and skill in the cockpit made him a formidable adversary. The aircraft bore the markings of No. 150 Gruppo Gigi Tre Osei representing the prid