1:72 scale diecast aircraft from the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA36906. Junkers Ju 52 Luftwaffe II./KG zbV 1, Milos, Greece, May 1941. Limited Edition.
Length: 10 inches
Wingspan: 16 inches
Features:
Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
Positionable landing gear.
Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
Authentic detachable ordinance loads complete with placards.
Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
The Junkers Ju-52 was a transport aircraft and bomber manufactured from 1932 – 1945 by Junkers. It saw both military and civilian service during the 1930s and 1940s. In a civilian role, it The Junkers Ju-52 was originally designed and produced as a single-engine civilian transport, which first flew in October 1930. But in 1931, Junkers modified the design to comprise three engines. It was designated Ju-52/3m – the 3m indicating Dreimotoren or three motors. In 1934, the first military version, designated the Ju-52/3mg3e, was produced as a transport and a medium bomber. This Junkers Ju-52/3m was assigned to 2.Staffel, KgzbV 1 at Milos, Greece in May 1941. Known as Operation Merkur, this was the last major airborne assault of German paratroopers during World War II.