ICM 48227 Junkers JU88 WWII USAAF/RAF Bomber Plastic Kit

ICM 48227 Junkers JU88 WWII USAAF/RAF Bomber Plastic Kit

Name: Cheltenham Model Centre
Telephone: +44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644

Product Code: ICM48227

Manufacturer Number: ICM48227
Condition: New
Category: Plastic Kits, Aircraft
Brand: ICM
Era: World War 2
Construction: Plastic Kit
Scale: 1:48
Type Of Aircraft: Junkers JU88

£46.75

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During World War 1, the belligerent sides used enemy aircraft as fully functional combat units. In addition to purely combat use, the captured technology helped assess the technological development level of the enemy and identify its strengths and weaknesses. The same practice continued during World War II. Both the Allied and Axis powers extensively used captured enemy aircraft in their air forces. For example, a Ju 88A-5 bomber from 2/KGr 106 of the Luftwaffe mistakenly landed in England on November 26, 1941. The aircraft was given British identification markings, a new camouflage, and the serial number HM509, and it flew as part of the RAF until May 1944.

Another interesting story involves a Ju 88A-4, captured by American forces in Italy in the fall of 1943. This bomber was incorporated into the 86th Fighter Squadron of the USAAF, where it received its original paint scheme and a bright emblem featuring an image of an Indian on the left side of the fuselage. Later, it was flown to the United States, where its appearance initially caused panic among air surveillance observers, as its silhouette was recognized as an enemy aircraft. The captured Ju 88A-4 was later stationed at several US Air Force bases and used in various public events.

- The Ju 88 bomber captured and operated by USAAF and RAF pilots
- Build options include both Ju 88A-4 and Ju 88A-5 variants
- Precisely detailed fuselage and tail assembly with accurate structural geometry
- Authentic USAAF and RAF marking decals for the captured Ju88

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We have been in business for over 40 with the shop located in a few different places around the town in that time. We are now located at the Eastern end of Cheltenham High Street.

As well as stocking the latest plastic kit, diecast and model railway releases we have a big selection of slot cars and modelling tools.

We are able to carry out repairs on radio control cars & model railway locos, including DCC & DCC Sound fitting.

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Cheltenham Model Centre

39 High Street
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1DX
England

+44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644
sales@cheltenhammodelcentre.com

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