Unwilling to abandon it, the crew made a daring decision—without higher command’s approval, they flew their He 111 to the British airbase at North Weald, where bewildered British pilots discovered it on their airfield the following morning. This bold action ensured the aircraft’s preservation. It was subsequently featured at the German aircraft exhibition at RAE Farnborough, before finding its permanent home in 1978 at the Royal Air Force Museum in London, where it remains today.
Model Features
- Luftwaffe He 111H-20 aircraft in USAAF service with USAAF and RAF markings
- High level of detail for fuselage elements, engines, and landing gear
- The model aircraft correctly reproduces the geometry of the actual aircraft
- Colour schemes and decals with markings for different periods of the aircraft's service in the USAAF and the RAF
Markings Available
- He 111H-20, 56th Fighter Group (USAAF), Boxted, July 1945
- He 111H-20, Farnborough, November 1945
- He 111H-20, RAF North Weald, September 1945
Model Information
- Scale: 1:48
- Number of Parts: 291 pieces
- Length: 344 mm
- Width: 471 mm
- Includes detailed assembly instructions
- Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
- Box size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm
Examples of the Decals & Sprues
At a glance
- Scale: 1:48
- Type: Assembly Kit
- Subject: Aircraft
- Nation: American
- Era: 1939-1945 - World War II
- Brand: ICM
- Product code: ICM48268
Supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and tools are sold separately.
Special Order - ETA 2-4 Weeks. We order this in for you from the UK distributor, so please allow 2 to 4 weeks for it to reach you.
