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Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 Fighter Aircraft "White 2 Jan Reznak 13.(slow)/JG 52 Kraznodar USSR" (1943) German Luftwaffe "Air Power Series" 1/48 Diecast Model by Hobby Master

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Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 Fighter Aircraft "White 2 Jan Reznak 13.(slow)/JG 52 Kraznodar USSR" (1943) German Luftwaffe "Air Power Series" 1/48 Diecast Model by Hobby MasterBrand new 1 48 scale diecast model of Messerschmitt Bf 109E 3 Fighter Aircraft "White 2, Jan Reznak, 13.(slow) JG 52, Kraznodar, USSR" (1943) German Luftwaffe "Air Power Series" die cast model by Hobby Master. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True to scale detail. Has opening canopy. Includes display stand. Officially licensed product. Has detachable landing gear. Manufacturer's original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately Length 7. 5,

  • Brand new 1/48 scale diecast model of Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 Fighter Aircraft "White 2, Jan Reznak, 13.(slow)/JG 52, Kraznodar, USSR" (1943) German Luftwaffe "Air Power Series" die cast model by Hobby Master.
  • Brand new box.
  • Detailed exterior.
  • True-to-scale detail.
  • Has opening canopy.
  • Includes display stand.
  • Officially licensed product.
  • Has detachable landing gear.
  • Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
  • Dimensions approximately Length- 7.5, Wingspan- 8.25 inches.
  • Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel.
  • It is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.
  • Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.

HISTORY ASPECTS:
The Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 “White 2” was flown by Slovak pilot Ján Režňák, one of the most successful aces of the Slovak Air Force during World War II. By 1943, Slovakia, as a German ally, had committed fighter units to the Eastern Front, where their pilots were attached to Luftwaffe formations such as Jagdgeschwader 52 (JG 52). Režňák, operating with 13.(Slow.)/JG 52, was tasked with air defense and escort missions over the Kuban region near Krasnodar, an area of fierce combat during the German attempt to hold their bridgeheads in the Caucasus.
Flying the Bf 109E-3, a fighter that by 1943 was considered outdated compared to the newer Friedrich (F) and Gustav (G) variants, Režňák still managed to achieve remarkable results through skill and aggressive tactics. Despite its age, the Emil remained a reliable machine, capable of engaging Soviet Yakovlevs, Lavochkins, and Ilyushin ground-attack aircraft at lower altitudes. It was in this environment that Režňák added to his impressive tally, becoming Slovakia’s top-scoring ace with over 30 confirmed victories. His success was a testament not only to his piloting ability but also to the rugged adaptability of the Bf 109 design.
The battles over Krasnodar in early 1943 were part of the wider German struggle to maintain control of the Kuban bridgehead following the disastrous retreat from Stalingrad. Air operations were intense, with Soviet air power growing in strength and experience. Pilots like Režňák were constantly tested against numerically superior opponents, and the attritional air war highlighted both the bravery of Axis pilots and the shifting momentum in favor of the Soviets. Ultimately, while individual successes like those of Režňák temporarily bolstered morale, the campaign marked another stage in the steady decline of German and Axis fortunes on the Eastern Front.
This 1:48 scale model captures the aircraft’s distinctive markings during its service with 13.(Slow.)/JG 52 over Krasnodar in 1943. With finely detailed panel lines, authentic camouflage, and historically accurate Slovak insignia, this replica brings to life the story of Slovakia’s top ace and his role in one of the fiercest air campaigns of the Eastern Front. A must-have for aviation enthusiasts and collectors alike, it represents both the legendary Bf 109 and the dramatic history of its pilots.

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