Brand new 1/144 scale diecast airplane model of Junkers Ju 88 A-4 Combat Aircraft "8./KG 6 Operation Steinbock" German Luftwaffe (1944) "Planes of World War II" Series die cast model by Luppa. 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-4 Wingspan-5.5 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. HISTORY ASPECTS:The Junkers Ju 88A-4 operated by the 8th Squadron of Kampfgeschwader 6 (8./KG 6) in the Luftwaffe played a significant role in the later stages of World War II particularly during the infamous Operation Steinbock. As part of the German air campaign against British cities the Ju 88A-4 participated in night bombing raids that aimed to disrupt and demoralize the British population.Operation Steinbock carried out from January to May 1944 was a retaliation against the British Royal Air Forces (RAF) susta