Heinkel He 177 Bomber Aircraft “II./KG 40 Bordeaux France” (1942) German

Brand new 1/144 scale diecast airplane model of Heinkel He 177 Bomber Aircraft “II./KG 40, Bordeaux, France” (1942) German Luftwaffe die cast model by Luppa. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Comes with a display stand. This model does not have any openings. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately L-6, Wingspan-8.5 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel. HISTORY ASPECTS:The Heinkel He 177 Greif was a heavy bomber developed by Germany during World War II, designed to fulfill the Luftwaffe’s need for a long-range strike aircraft. Entering service in 1943, the He 177 faced numerous challenges, including mechanical issues and an ambitious design that incorporated a unique twin-engine layout. By 1944, II./KG 40, based in Bordeaux, France, was among the Luftwaffe units tasked with utilizing the He 177 in various bombing operations against Allied targets, contributing to the broader