This 1:72 diecast model of Messerschmitt Bf 110 G9+LN represents the nightfighter flown by Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer, the Luftwaffe’s most successful nightfighter ace. While the Bf 110 initially underperformed in the daylight dogfights of the Battle of Britain, it went on to become a deadly force in night operations, evolving into one of the most feared nightfighters of WWII.
Schnaufer flew the Bf 110 exclusively throughout his career, achieving 121 confirmed aerial victories in just 164 combat missions—an astonishing record. His most extraordinary day came on 21 February 1945, when he destroyed nine RAF four-engine bombers—two in the early hours and seven more in an intense nineteen-minute evening engagement. This model depicts Bf 110 G9+LN, the aircraft in which Schnaufer claimed his first aerial victory in June 1942, marking the beginning of a historic and lethal career in night combat.
This model comes prebuilt and includes display accessories and a stand, making it a standout addition for collectors of Luftwaffe aircraft and WWII nightfighter history.
