Messerschmitt Bf 110

The Battle of Britain had proved to be a chastening experience for the Messerschmitt Bf110 heavy fighter units of the Luftwaffe, but despite their disappointing performance against the fighters of the RAF, Messerschmitt�s fighting twin would go on to perform effectively in other theatres. Seeing extensive service on the Eastern Front, North Africa and the Mediterranean, the extra range and firepower possessed by the Bf 110 helped it to live up to its pre-war reputation, especially when not...

BF 110E-2, 4./N.JG1, St Trond, France, Feb., 1942 (1:72) by Hobby Master Item Number: HA1813

BF 110E-2, G9+BC, Oblt. Uellenbeck, II/N.JG.1, spring 1942 (1:72) By Hobby Master Diecast Airplanes Item Number: HA1814

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA1815BF 110E-2 Trop3U+OR, 7./ZG 26, Libya 1942When performing the task of escort and air superiority that they were originally designed for the Bf-110 Zerstorers �Destroyers� were very good against Poland and the Scandinavian countries early in WWII. But once they were put into this role during the Battle of Britain and came up against the much faster and more agile Hurricanes and Spitfires the Bf-110 suffered tremendous losses. They were withdrawn from this...

Messerschmitt Bf 110E-2, 121-victory ace Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer, 5./NJG 1, St. Trond, Belgium, 1942 (1:72) by Atlas Editions Item Number: ATL-7896-010

Messerschmitt Bf 110E-2, 47-victory ace Herbert Kutscha, 5./ZG 1 "Wespen," Russia, 1942 (1:72) by Atlas Editions Item Number: ATL-7896-023

The Messerschmitt Bf-110, or Me-110, was a twin-engine heavy fighter in the service of the Luftwaffe during World War II. The Bf 110 served with success in the early campaigns, the Polish, Norwegian and Battle of France. However, it's primary weakness was its lack of agility; this flaw was exposed during the Battle of Britain. They were then redeployed as night fighters, a role to which the aircraft was well suited. Later in the war, it was developed into a formidable night fighter, becoming...

Messerschmitt Me 110G - JG 1 "Wespen," Luftwaffe, 1943 (1:72) By Oxford Diecast Item Number: AC051