Although the Me 262 became the first jet powered aircraft in history to see combat service at the end of World War II, it was too late to make a difference and have an impact on the outcome of the war. Confusion dominated its development as the Führer envisioned a bomber while its designers saw it as a jet fighter.
This 1/72 scale, die cast model is a replica of the Luftwaffe warbird as it appeared during Operation Bodenplate in 1945 featuring a stunning camouflage design, engraved panel lines, realistic engine details, a glazed segmented canopy, a well-equipped cockpit, authentic markings, and a mid-flight presentation stand with information on the aircraft. Measures approximately 5¾" long with a 6¾" wingspan.
This 1/72 scale, die cast model is a replica of the Luftwaffe warbird as it appeared during Operation Bodenplate in 1945 featuring a stunning camouflage design, engraved panel lines, realistic engine details, a glazed segmented canopy, a well-equipped cockpit, authentic markings, and a mid-flight presentation stand with information on the aircraft. Measures approximately 5¾" long with a 6¾" wingspan.