Hobby Master 1/48 HA8768 BF 109G-5 “Walter Dahl” W.Nr.27112, 3./JG 54, Russia, Dec 1943 - RRP £80

Limited edition of only 500 models globally

Walter Dahl was a German Luftwaffe fighter ace who flew the Messerschmitt Bf 109G with III./JG 3 during World War Two. Serving on the Eastern Front and later in defense of the Reich, Dahl became one of the leading Experten of Jagdgeschwader 3. Flying the Bf 109G, he achieved numerous aerial victories against Soviet and Allied aircraft, benefiting from the fighter's strong climb rate, speed, and firepower. Dahl eventually became Gruppenkommandeur of III./JG 3 and later Geschwaderkommodore. His aircraft often carried distinctive personal markings, and his combat record reflected the intense air fighting faced by JG 3 throughout the war.

Early 1940 began with design improvements with the Bf-109 as well as the addition of the new DB 601E engine. The under-wing radiators were reduced in size and recessed; cutting down on drag as well as some other changes. A redesigned cowling and a repositioning of the air intake for the supercharger along with a larger propeller hub also helped reduce drag. The overall airscrew diameter was reduced by 4 inches by using wider blades. The most noticeable change was the removal of the tail-plane bracing struts. The result of this program was the Bf 109F