Fokker E.III Eindecker, E339/16, Lt. Josef Jacobs, 1916

Product Dimensions: 5.91 x 8.07 x 1.97 in.

Model History and Information: The Fokker E.III Eindecker was a German fighter monoplane designed by Anthony Fokker for the air war of the First World War. Its forward-firing machine gun used a synchronizing mechanism to shoot between the rotating propeller blades. This arrangement let the pilot aim the entire aircraft at a target, a consequential change in early aerial combat. Fokker monoplanes posed a serious threat to the Royal Flying Corps in the spring of 1916, and the Eindecker helped drive the adoption of dedicated fighter units and formation tactics. A surviving E.III is held by the Science Museum.

Model Features & Details:

• 1:48 scale painted diecast Fokker E.III Eindecker in tan finish.
• Rotatable propeller.
• Markings of E339/16, Lt. Josef Jacobs.
• Ready to display with the included stand, no assembly required.

Packaging: Includes one diecast model, cradle, display base, and limited-edition certificate.