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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 They were withdrawn from this and found their calling as night fighters that inflicted large losses on the British bombers that were un-escorted.

After taking part in the Battle of France Zerstorergeschwader 1 (ZG 1 - Destroyer Wing) had the unit named changed to Nachjagdeschwader 1 (Night Fighter Wing) so technically there was no ZG 1 active from June 1940 until January 1942. On January 4, 1942 the Zerstorergeschwader was reformed and the Bf-110 provided support for German forces as they advanced eastward into the Soviet Union. On March 1, 1942 Bf-110 S9+AM flown by Georg Schanz and Hermann Muller failed to return from a combat mission.

Specifications Messerschmitt Bf-110E Role - Designed as a fighter bomber Number Built - 865 Crew - 2 Dimensions Wingspan - 53 ft 3 in (16.25 m) Length - 39 ft 7 in (12.07 m) Height - 13 ft 6 in (4.13 m)

Performance Powerplants - 2 x DB 601P 1,175 hp Speed Maximum - 350 mph (562 km/h Cruise - 217 mph (350 km/h) Landing - 93 mph (150 km/h) Maximum Rate Of Climb - 2,150 ft/min (11 m/s) Service Ceiling - 32,000 ft (9,753 m) Range - 680 miles (1,095 km)

Weight Empty - 10,771 lb (4,885 kg) Maximum - 15,269 lb (6,925 kg)

Armament 4 x MG17 2 x MG FF 1 x MG15 Bombs Maximum 2,204.6 lb (1,000 kg) of bombs under the fuselage And 4 x SC 50 or SC 70 bombs under the wings

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA1811 BF 110E S9+AM, 4. Staffel, ZG 1, Winter 1941/42

Die-cast metal. Superb detailing in 1/72 scale. Pre-painted with pad applied markings. Fully assembled. Supplied weapons are not permanently attached. Crew figures Display stand included. Option to display model with wheels up or down. Minimum use of plastic. Very collectable.