ASKD32098 1:32 ASK/Art Scale Decals - Bf109K-4 'Swan Song of the Messerschmitts' Part 5

If necessary, the decal cover varnish can be removed - wash off with Zippo lighter fluid.

The sheet contains the following markings:

- Messerschmitt Bf 109K-4, W.Nr.330204, 9.JG77, Franz Menzel, Germany late 1944

- Messerschmitt Bf 109K-4, W.Nr.330230, 9./JG77, Heinrich Munninger 810./JG779, shot down near Tillburg, 1.1.1945

-Messerschmitt Bf 109K-4, W.Nr.332660, 9./JG53, Gúnther Landt, Kirrlach, February 1945

The Messerschmitt Bf 109K, often called the "Kurfürst", was the last production version of the iconic Germanfighter aircraft that saw widespread production at the end of World War II. Its primary role was as a high-performance fighter aircraft for Germany's desperate defense against overwhelming Allied bombing campaigns and advancing ground forces.

The Bf 109K, particularly the K-4 model, was the culmination of the development of the Bf 109, which featured a more powerful engine and betterbetter performance, especially at climb speed, to meet the challenges of the final months of the war. Its mission was to climb rapidly and engage Allied bombers and their escort fighters. However, its effectiveness was severely limited by a number of factors:

This is a waterslide decal sheet. For ages 14 years old and up. NOT A TOY.