ulliBrand new 1/144 scale diecast airplane model of Heinkel He 177 Bomber Aircraft II./KG 40 Bordeaux France 1942 German Luftwaffe die cast model by Luppa./liliBrand new box./liliDetailed exterior./liliTrue-to-scale detail./liliComes with a display stand./liliThis model does not have any openings./liliMade of diecast metal with some plastic parts./liliDimensions approximately L-6 Wingspan-8.5 inches./liliDiecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel./li/ulpspan stylecolor ff0000;HISTORY ASPECTS/spanbr /The Heinkel He 177 Greif was a heavy bomber developed by Germany during World War II designed to fulfill the Luftwaffes need for a long-range strike aircraft. Entering service in 1943 the He 177 faced numerous challenges including mechanical issues and an ambitious design that incorporated a unique twin-engine layout. By 1944 II./KG 40 based in Bordeaux France was among the Luftwaffe units tasked with utilizing the He 177 in various bombing operations against...