WOW461 Junkers Ju.86

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SKU: 15767-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 Category: mothballed

Description

The Junkers Ju 86 was first tested operationally in the Spanish Civil War, where it was used with some success but was considered inferior to the Heinkel He.111 also making its wartime debut there. At the start of WW2, the bomber was used in the Polish campaign but with the advent of more advanced bombers, was relegated to transport squadrons and flying schools.

With the emergency crisis at Stalingrad developing in 1942, all available reserve transport/bomber aircraft were recalled to the front line in an attempt to resupply the 6th Army. Some fifty-eight Junkers 86s were used during this operation and our aircraft represents one used on the Russian front during this period. A considerable number fell prey to Soviet fighters and flak guns, but the remainder soldiered on until the 6th army surrendered.

The Junkers 86 probably saw its most successful use in the form of a high-altitude bomber and reconnaissance aircraft (the P-1 and P-2) with forty being converted for this role.
For this role the wingspan was significantly increased by over 25ft to ensure the high altitudes required could be achieved.
These aircraft operated with impunity over the United Kingdom and carried out several nuisance raids on the coast of England.

Our early war variant 1/30 scale Junkers Ju 86 bomber measures 75cm wide and is 60cm long. Limited number of 4 models are available, these are priced at $1400 plus postage.

The figures and accessories are shown for scale comparison purposes only and are not included.