WOW684 Messerschmitt Bf 110 ‘Rudolf Hess’

Description

The Messerschmitt Bf 110 was a twin engine heavy fighter armed with 2 x 20mm cannons, 4 x 7.92mm machine guns at the front and 1 x MG fitted to the rear for defence. The Bf 110 served with success in the early stages of the war during the Polish and France campaigns but was hopelessly outclassed by the RAF’s fighters during the Battle of Britain where is served as a bomber escort. Redeployed as a nightfighter in the West the Bf 110 was well suited to this role, especially when flown by aces like Major Schnaufer who claimed 121 victories solely in this type of aircraft. In other theatres such as the Balkans and the Russian front, the 110 soldiered on as a ground attack/fighter bomber and performed admirably. A 37mm cannon could also be fitted under the belly of the Bf 110 which made this a formidably armed aircraft when used in the ground attack or bomber interceptor role. The 110 was also adopted by Italy, Romania and Hungary amongst others with over 6000 aircraft being produced during its operational career.

This 1/30 scale model aircraft is one flown by Deputy Fuhrer Rudolf Hess, who on 10 May 1941 flew from an airfield at Augsburg-Haunstetten, in an attempt to negotiate peace between Great Britain and Germany. It was the last of several attempts to depart on his mission; previous efforts had to be called off due to mechanical problems or poor weather. Wearing a leather flying suit bearing the rank of captain, he brought along a supply of money and toiletries, a torch a camera, maps and charts, and a collection of 28 different medicines, as well as dextrose tablets to help ward off fatigue and an assortment of homoeopathic remedies. Hess crash landed in Scotland near to the Duke of Hamilton’s residence, whom he had been in contact with. Hess was captured by the Home Guard and imprisoned in the tower of London and other secure establishments during the course of the war. His flight to the UK was for nothing, the British were not interested in negotiating with Hitler and had Hess tried for war crimes once the war had ended. He was sentenced to life imprisonment and served his sentence at Spandau prison until 1987 when he was found to have hung himself. He was the last resident of Spandau prison, which was then demolished shortly afterwards.

We have 2 models available of this historic aircraft priced at $999 plus postage.
Aviation Club members can buy this model for $899 plus postage for the next 5 days.
The figures and accessories are shown for scale comparison purposes only and are not included.