Luftwaffe DO17 17Z-1 Horst Wessel Scale 1:72 CG38805

Highly detailed Corgi Aviation Luftwaffe DO17 17Z-1 Horst Wessel The Dornier Do17 was one of the Luftwaffe's most important early war bombers. Operating during the campaigns over Poland, France and the Low Countries, it also served in the Balkans and during the opening years of the war against Russia. However, its small bomb load and poor defensive armament meant that it was less effective and more vulnerable than its contemporaries, the Junkers Ju88 and Heinkel He111. It was not generally used in the North African desert, which makes this aircraft something of an enigma. Zg26 was one of the most famous of all Luftwaffe fighter groups, as they often painted a bright yellow wasp on the nose of their Bf110 fighters. It is believed this Dornier was on strength with them as a transport or squadron hack before its capture and subsequent testing at the hands of the RAF during the Italian campaign.