1:32 scale diecast metal aircraft from Forces of Valor Unimax 80425. Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe III./JG 3 Udet, Alfred Surau.

Length 11 inches
Wingspan 12 inches

Features:
* Diecast metal construction with several plastic parts.
* One pilot action figure.
* Retractable landing gear.
* Moving slats, flaps, rudder and elevator.
* Detailed cockpit and engine.
* Pad printed markings and placards.

Oberfeldwebel Alfred Surau achieved his first aerial victory as a Feldwebel on the Eastern front, February 28, 1943. By the time he was transferred to the defense of the Reich in August, 1943, he was already credited with 41 victories in just 6 months of combat. On October 14, Surau shot down a B-17, his 46th victory. However, he was hit by the bomber,s return fire and bailed out badly injured. Alfred Surau died the same day in the hospital at Wertheim.

Forces of Valor 's 1:32 scale airplane -- Me-109G 80425 features Surau's mount with its distinctive bulging eyes painted on the gun blisters. The diecast model features deployable leading edge slats and flaps, moving rudder and elevator, an opening canopy, hinged engine cowling panels and retractable. The powerful V12 Daimler-Benz DB 605 engine is nicely rendered, as is the hand-painted pilot figure and his instrument panel.