Brand 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. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Comes with a display stand. This model does not have any openings. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately L-6 Wingspan-8.5 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. HISTORY ASPECTS: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 Allied targets contributing to the broader aerial strategy of