Bf-109 E-7/Trop., WWII German Fighter

Plastic kit for a Messerschmitt Bf 109E-7/Trop

• Scale 1:72
• Dimensions (built): Length 123 mm / Wingspan 137 mm
• 43 parts
• 2 marking options
• Clear parts included
• not built, not painted
• Paint and glue not included

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 is a symbol of German Luftwaffe air power. This aircraft belonged to the first generation of 30s highspeed fighter-monoplanes, and late versions were produced to the end of WWII.

The modification Bf 10 9E has appeared in 1938. Bf 109E-3 became first mass-produced German fighters. They took part in Polish, Norwegian and French campaigns in 1939-1940. During Battle of Britain (August-October 1940) Bf 109E-4 fighters entered service. They main difference was the new canopy with armored windscreen. Bf 109E-7/Trop had special tropical equipment.

Bf 109E participated in air battles over Balkans, North Africa and in the Soviet-German front in 1941.