{"product_id":"airfix-1-24-messerschmitt-bf109-e-kit-912002","title":"Airfix 1\/24 Messerschmitt Bf109 E Kit  12002 (1976)","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container pt-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row flex-wrap flex-lg-nowrap pl-md-0  right-bar product-page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-body fragments-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12\"\u003e\u003cform method=\"post\" class=\"imageOnLeftTextWrappedAround\" action=\"https:\/\/www.expotools.com\/cgi-bin\/ca000001.pl\" novalidate=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-wrap flex-md-nowrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 p-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-12 mt-0 mt-md-3 mt-lg-0 p-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"home\" class=\"tab-pane fade in active show\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAirfix 1\/24 Messerschmitt Bf109 E Kit 12002 - This is a vintage kit new in box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas two decal choices, detailed Daimler-Benz engine, can be built with moving ailerons and tail planes, retractable under carriage and alternative canopies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 146 parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Professor Willy Messerschmitt, a director of the manufacturers Bayerische Flugzeuwerke AG, the prototype Bf109A first flew in 1935. The first major production variant, the Bf109E, was introduced into Luftwaffe service in December 1938. The E model was more powerful, better armed and armoured and by the summer of 1940, over 500 were in service for the offensive against Great Britain. By this time, the 109E had already proved to be a competent, if not the world's best, fighter aircrafts in the skies above Poland, France and the Low Countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 109E became a symbol of the Luftwaffe over England during the Battle of Britain and along with the Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane, it became one of the most famous fighter aircraft of all time. In the skies over Southern England in 1940, the 109E first had its shortcomings exposed. Its range was limited, with endurance over London being just five minutes. It was also unable to turn with either the Spitfire or the Hurricane, although its cannon armament was superior. It later served on the Eastern Front as well as over the Western Desert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional items are required to complete kit as illustrated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding-bottom: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container sub-footer\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56708705091964,"sku":"A12002","price":79.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0432\/8584\/0033\/files\/images_65c6e9bc-471d-4387-a58a-bca332a7df08.jpg?v=1777642654","url":"https:\/\/sussex-model-centre.co.uk\/products\/airfix-1-24-messerschmitt-bf109-e-kit-912002","provider":"Sussex Model Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}