ICM Hs 123A-1 Legion Condor Attack Aircraft

In the summer of 1936, a civil war broke out in Spain. During this conflict, Germany supported the Nationalists by secretly supplying them with weapons. Between the autumn of 1936 and the spring of 1937, five Hs 123A aircraft were sent to Spain for combat trials and were assigned to the experimental unit VJ/88. This unit was part of the German Condor Legion, which operated several types of aircraft. Although officially classified as fighters, the Hs 123A aircraft were primarily used in the ground-attack role. Their first combat operation was during the battles for Málaga. As close air support aircraft, the Hs 123s performed excellently, demonstrating high survivability and the ability to operate from short, unprepared airstrips. They also showed an outstanding balance of speed and manoeuvrability—when damaged, the Hs 123 could escape enemy fighters by diving steeply. Out of the five aircraft deployed, three were lost in action, while the remaining two were later transferred to the Nationalist air force. In 1939, Spain ordered an additional twelve Hs 123 aircraft, which remained in service until 1949.

Key Features

• Model represents the Hs 123A attack aircraft during its deployment in the Spanish Civil War
• Accurately depicts the appearance of Hs 123A aircraft used by the Legion Condor
• Features original placement of the Venturi tube on the fuselage and absence of the mast on the upper wing (external characteristics of Legion Condor Hs 123A)
• Decals with markings for three different aircraft

Markings Available

• Hs 123A 24●3, VJ/88, Legion Condor, Spain, 1937
• Hs 123A 24●4, VJ/88, Legion Condor, Spain, 1937
• Hs 123A 24●5, VJ/88, Legion Condor, Spain, 1937

Model Information

• Scale: 1:32
• Number of Parts: 197
• Length: 272 mm
• Width: 330 mm
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm