Messerschmitt Me 262A-2a, 'Blitz Bomber', 1944

Product Dimensions: 5.83 x 6.77 x 1.97 in.

Model History and Information: Messerschmitt's Me 262 was a German jet aircraft developed before the Second World War and introduced to combat in its final phase. Engine problems delayed the program: the aircraft first flew on jet power alone in July 1942, and small numbers of fighters and fighter-bombers operated from mid-1944. The A-2a belonged to the fighter-bomber line, although individual airframes could later serve in fighter units. Allied pilots confronted an aircraft faster than their piston-engine fighters, but chronic supply shortages limited its operational use. A surviving A-2a is preserved by the Royal Air Force Museum.

Model Features & Details:

• 1:72 scale painted diecast Messerschmitt Me 262A-2a.
• 'Blitz Bomber' markings, 1944.
• Ready to display with the included stand, no assembly required.

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