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Brand new 1/72 scale diecast airplane model of Focke-Wulf Fw 190A Aircraft "Yellow 17, 24-Victory Ace Willi Unger, 12./JG 3 Udet, Germany" (1944) German Luftwaffe die cast model by Legion. It comes in a brand new box with a detailed exterior and true-to-scale detail, and includes a display stand. This model does not have any openings and comes in the manufacturer's original unopened packaging. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts, it measures approximately Length- 4.75, Wingspan- 5.75 inches and features diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details provide an authentic representation of the real-life airplane, making it a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. The Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8, entering service in 1944, was one of the most widely produced and heavily armed variants of the famed German fighter, equipped with a BMW 801D-2 radial engine, improved armor, and up to six 20mm cannons for air superiority and bomber interception missions. Willi Unger, a 24-victory ace, flew "Yellow 17" with 12./Jagdgeschwader 3 “Udet,” defending Germany against Allied bombing campaigns over central Germany. Unger’s missions involved high-speed interceptions of B-17 and B-24 bomber formations, often engaging in dogfights with escorting P-51 Mustangs, demonstrating his skill and courage despite overwhelming odds. The aircraft was used alongside heavily armored "Sturmböcke" assault variants to break up bomber formations at close range, and "Yellow 17" bore the characteristic markings of JG 3, including the unit’s yellow tactical number and “Udet” honor title. This 1:72 scale model features authentic Luftwaffe camouflage, accurate JG 3 markings, and finely reproduced cockpit and undercarriage details, making it a must-have for WWII aviation collectors and enthusiasts of late-war German fighter aircraft.