Messerschmitt BF 109G-6, Hauptmann Anton Hackl (1:32)

MESSERSCHMITT BF 109G-6 OF HAUPTMANN ANTON HACKL, GRUPPENKOMMANDEUR OF III./JG 11, OLDENBURG, GERMANY, JANUARY 1944 (1:32 SCALE PLANE AND 3 FIGURES)

Length: 11.25"

Although devoid of any unit markings, HacklÕs fighter features his full scoreboard on the all-white rudder that denotes his position as a formation leader. With his score standing at 133 kills, Hackl had two fighters at his disposal in January 1944 Ð he also flew an Fw 190A-6 on anti-bomber missions, keeping the lighter, more agile Bf 109G-6 for fighter operations. Leaving III./JG 11 in May, 1944, he then spent time with JG 76, II/JG 26 and JG 300, before returning to JG 11 as Geschwaderkommodore in February, 1945. He survived the war with 192 kills to his credit, this tally including an astonishing 32 heavy bombers.

Length:11.25"
Width:12.5"