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| Hobby Master 1:48 HA8716 Bf 109E Luftwaffe 6/JG 51, Yellow 1, Josef Priller, Saint-Inglevert Airfield, France, Autumn 1940 |
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| Scale: 1:48 |
Length: 7.5" |
Width: 8.25" |
Composition: Diecast |
SKU: HM-HA8716 |
Period: World War II |
Josef "Pips" Priller joined the Wehrmacht in 1935 and transferred to the Luftwaffe in 1936. Originally assigned to JG 334 he transferred to JG 51 in May 1939. September 1, 1939 Priller was appointed Squadron Leader of the JG 51/6th Squadron, claiming his first victory on May 28, 1940 during the Battle of France. From July 12 1940 until November 1940, Stab JG 51 was located at Saint-Inglevert Airfield, France. On October 17, 1940 Priller claimed his 20th victory and was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Priller flew 307 combat missions claiming 101 victories.
Info: Bf 109E Luftwaffe 6/JG 51, Yellow 1, Josef Priller, Saint-Inglevert Airfield, France, Autumn 1940
Posted by Martin Stringer on 4th May 2022
Beautiful replica. Fantastic detail, paint job. Always completely satisfied with my purchases from Aikens
Posted by RON K. on 28th Mar 2022
this is a nice one wanted one from 1940 era. fast ship and good price. no issuesRON K.
