Airfix - Starter Set - Messerschmitt Bf 109F-4 - 1:72

• 1:72 scale model with 138mm wingspan
• 30 plastic components for easy assembly
• Skill level 1 - perfect for beginners aged 8+
• Single authentic Luftwaffe livery scheme
• Second World War era fighter aircraft
• Part of the Starter Set collection

Regarded as one of the most formidable fighter planes in aviation history, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 consistently led the way in fighter design and, much like its rival the Spitfire, underwent continuous development throughout the Second World War.

The fighter's major versions typically aligned with advancements in the Daimler Benz engine that powered it. Among the five primary variants, the F or 'Friedrich' is often seen as the most polished iteration of the Bf 109.

Debuting in the spring of 1941, the Bf 109F outperformed the RAF Spitfires of that period and was piloted by numerous successful Luftwaffe aces. The Friedrich boasted enhanced aerodynamics over previous models, featuring a reworked engine cowling, rounded wingtips, and a retractable tailwheel. These improvements provided the aircraft with outstanding handling and made it a formidable adversary in the European and North African skies during 1941 and 1942.